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- Identifier:
- ptp_0597
- Date:
- 1862/04/09
- Sender:
- Crawford, Samuel W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 9 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 9 1862. The sec'y of war authorizes me to say that if you will specify the amt of artillery you desire to raise he will issue a special order for it no more cavalry or Infantry will be allowed SW Crawford 37W89&200coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0598
- Date:
- 1862/04/10
- Sender:
- Crawford, Samuel W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 10 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 10 1862. The order for two 2 batteries to complete your quota will be issued tomorrow my nomination went to the Senate yesterday SW Crawford 20W55&120col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0595
- Date:
- 1862/04/03
- Sender:
- Thomas, Lorenzo
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- His Excellency Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Apl 3 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 3 1862. In reply to your telegram of April first the Sec'y of war directs that no additional troops be raised in Virginia L Thomas Adjt Genl 21B. 84pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0611
- Date:
- 1862/05/06
- Sender:
- Powell, W. Angelo
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, May 06 1862. By Telegraph from Camp Piatt 6 1862. Hon Sir. I have come here & taken vote of this company company A first Va cavalry commissioned and non commissioned officers including forty five privates a majority have of their own free consent voted that I be commissioned immediately by you as captain so that I can organize the company for further and immediate duty Genl Cox advises me to assume command telegraph to you for the [page 2] commission I have officially informed him of the vote you are respectfully referred to maj RM Corwine Judge advocate Genl Fremonts staff Genl Fremont Genl Rosecrans hon L P Chase & Genl Cox Commanding this Dept your immediate action is respectfully desired for the good of the company Capt WA West and first Lieut Macey have been relieved by court martial witness second Lieut D Delancy Company A first Va Cavalry. W Angelo Powell Acting Capt. Co A 1st VC 142D431pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0610
- Date:
- 1862/05/06
- Sender:
- Powell, W. Angelo
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, May 06 1862. By Telegraph from Camp Piatt 6 1862. Hon Sir. I have come here & taken vote of this company company A first Va cavalry commissioned and non commissioned officers including forty five privates a majority have of their own free consent voted that I be commissioned immediately by you as captain so that I can organize the company for further and immediate duty Genl Cox advises me to assume command telegraph to you for the [page 2] commission I have officially informed him of the vote you are respectfully referred to maj RM Corwine Judge advocate Genl Fremonts staff Genl Fremont Genl Rosecrans hon L P Chase & Genl Cox Commanding this Dept your immediate action is respectfully desired for the good of the company Capt WA West and first Lieut Macey have been relieved by court martial witness second Lieut D Delancy Company A first Va Cavalry. W Angelo Powell Acting Capt. Co A 1st VC 142D431pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0613
- Date:
- 1862/05/08
- Sender:
- Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1862 By Telegraph from Charleston 8 1862 I have this day a Petition Presented by a large majority of the Company known as Capt Mists Cavalry to have him reinstated to his command there also accompanies the petition a Statement from Genl Cox relating to the matter all of which will be forwarded by mail I am requested to make this Statement that the Governor may not take action until said communication arrives Respectfully I remain your obt Svt JAJ Lightburn, Col 4th Va Vols Comdg 73D224pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0612
- Date:
- 1862/05/07
- Sender:
- Daum, Philip
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Hon FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, May 7 1862. By Telegraph from Winchester 6 1862. Have you Commissioned Geo Haycock[crossed out] Hayrack as first Lieut battery B first Va artillery First Lieut Keepers resignation has been accepted & need Hayracks commission immediately please answer by telegraph. P Daum Lieut Col 1st VC 31W134Coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0625
- Date:
- 1862/05/14
- Sender:
- Fremont, John C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- His Excellency FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 14 1862. My dispatch of this morning Shows that no immediate danger to the Road need be apprehended General Kelley Reports from Burning Springs that he has found no Enemy yet & is Satisfied there is no force except the Returned refugees from the few neighboring counties he moves on to Spencer every precaution will be taken to protect Route & Stores JC Fremont Maj Gen Comdg 59G246paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0622
- Date:
- 1862/05/12
- Sender:
- Pendleton, E. B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont]6 Wheeling May 12 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 11 1862. I Recommend to you D. Mayer assist Surgeon of the fifth 5 for Promotion in the sixth 6 Va E B Pendleton Brig Surgeon 18Br64pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0624
- Date:
- 1862/05/13
- Sender:
- Tod, David
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 13 1862. By Telegraph from Columbus 13 1862. I have not a man = two 2 Battalions of Sixth 6 cavalry not mounted Leave Camp Chase for Wheeling this evening David Tod Gov 18D7pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0638
- Date:
- 1862/05/17
- Sender:
- Harris, Thomas Maley
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 17 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 17 1862. Who will pay my Regiment and when will he be here TM Harris Lieut Col 10 Va Comdg Cht mt Dist 11D38pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0649
- Date:
- 1862/05/20
- Sender:
- Fremont, John C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- His Ex Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 20 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin Va 20 1862. List of vacancies in Virginia regiments Col JW Moss Second Va Infantry Lieut Col Robt Moran second Infantry first Lieut F N Cather second Infantry first Lieut B N Rogers fifth infantry first Lieut JM McKindry fifth Infantry Capt WB Shad [page 2] third Va Cavalry second Lieut JA Benson Third Cavalry first Lieut Jas Abbott Eighth Infantry. I respectfully recommend Ira Cole for appointment as Capt in place of Shaw third Va & Alexander Weide for second Lieut in same company John L Plumley second Lieut of Infantry will you please answer immediately JC Fremont Maj Genl Comdg 100Gs410pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0648
- Date:
- 1862/05/20
- Sender:
- Fremont, John C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- His Ex Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 20 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin Va 20 1862. List of vacancies in Virginia regiments Col JW Moss Second Va Infantry Lieut Col Robt Moran second Infantry first Lieut F N Cather second Infantry first Lieut B N Rogers fifth infantry first Lieut JM McKindry fifth Infantry Capt WB Shad [page 2] third Va Cavalry second Lieut JA Benson Third Cavalry first Lieut Jas Abbott Eighth Infantry. I respectfully recommend Ira Cole for appointment as Capt in place of Shaw third Va & Alexander Weide for second Lieut in same company John L Plumley second Lieut of Infantry will you please answer immediately JC Fremont Maj Genl Comdg 100Gs410pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0647
- Date:
- 1862/05/20
- Sender:
- Latham, George B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- His Excellency FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 20 1862. Please commission Immediately for Co B Second Va regt for Captain Daniel Wilson First Lieut Amos B Hammer Second Lieut Asbury C Baker Day is not yet commissioned as Adjutant Please withold the commission for the present and Commission Alexander I. Pentecost for quarter master Geo B Latham Col 2 Va Vols 45Gs19paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0646
- Date:
- 1862/05/19
- Sender:
- Harris, Thomas Maley
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 19 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 19 1862. When Will Paymaster visit us- TM Harris Lieut Col 10th Va 5D35paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0675
- Date:
- 1862/07/03
- Sender:
- Whaley, Parker
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 3 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 2 1862. Genl desire to appoint Edward McMurdy Colonel of one new regt Letter soon Parker Whaley 13G41pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0900
- Date:
- 1862/12/23
- Sender:
- Grafflin, C. L.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov. F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 23 1862. By Telegraph from Sir John's Run 1862. Has there been an election ordered for congressman in this district answer CL Grafflin 12ck58pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0983
- Date:
- 1863/05/04
- Sender:
- Cather, Thomas
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1863. I think the Militia had better report at different points in the railroad instead of at Bridgeport as the bridges are destroyed there already order me to that effect answer immediately Thos Cather Brig Genl Va Mil 32De101pd ans[in pencil]
- Identifier:
- ptp_0995
- Date:
- 1863/05/05
- Sender:
- Blair, Jacob B.; Boreman, Arthur I.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 5 1863. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 5 1863. Genl Roberts has taken all troops from here except two hundred to West Union. We are without defense except a gunboat Can't you get aid through Gov Tod we have no arms for the militia answer AJ Boreman JB Blair 35q115pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0546
- Date:
- 1861/??/19
- Sender:
- Macfeely, R.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 186. By Telegraph from Cincinnati, 19th 1861. Lieut Singleton ACS at Camp Carlisle should make a contract for furnishing rations to troops that have been mustered into the service of US the camps in this state are furnished by Contract at an average cost of thirteen & a half (13 1/2) cents per rations funds for the payment will be furnished from Washington or by myself upon estimates approved by Genl Rosecrans [page 2] no provisions at Bellaire R Macfeely Capt & CS 69W286col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0545
- Date:
- 1861/??/19
- Sender:
- Macfeely, R.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 186. By Telegraph from Cincinnati, 19th 1861. Lieut Singleton ACS at Camp Carlisle should make a contract for furnishing rations to troops that have been mustered into the service of US the camps in this state are furnished by Contract at an average cost of thirteen & a half (13 1/2) cents per rations funds for the payment will be furnished from Washington or by myself upon estimates approved by Genl Rosecrans [page 2] no provisions at Bellaire R Macfeely Capt & CS 69W286col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0175
- Date:
- 1861/08/17
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17 1861. [Aug.] SB Reed has arrested us a secessionist who on being asked to take the oath of allegiance & fidelity to the govt of Va declined doing it the grounds I have taken in this matter are designed to protect mental reservations & deceptions hitherto practiced on me. [page 2] If we are to have peace & law in Western Va men must acknowlidge its government those who are intelligent enough to understand this & will not do it are more or less dangerous & subject to such custody & surveillance as the public interest require. If he is satisfied to take that oath now I have no objections to his being released. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 111D338pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0549
- Date:
- 1861/??/22
- Sender:
- Davey, T. N.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Whee 186. By Telegraph from Headquarters 21 Camp Pierpoint Via Gallipolis 22 1861. Two 2 companies scouting up Sand River a secession force was routed last Saturday Eleven 11 Killed & many wounded five 5 prisoners nine 9 horses nine 9 rifles captured. Col Zeigler went up Sandy yesterday another company is scouting up twelve 12 Pole are after the nonunion witches who leads a band of [page 2] desperadoes. We shall protect the polls in Wayne & Caball Counties shall clean out as we advance T. N. Davey Adjt 5th Va Regt 66Hm274pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0548
- Date:
- 1861/??/22
- Sender:
- Davey, T. N.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Whee 186. By Telegraph from Headquarters 21 Camp Pierpoint Via Gallipolis 22 1861. Two 2 companies scouting up Sand River a secession force was routed last Saturday Eleven 11 Killed & many wounded five 5 prisoners nine 9 horses nine 9 rifles captured. Col Zeigler went up Sandy yesterday another company is scouting up twelve 12 Pole are after the nonunion witches who leads a band of [page 2] desperadoes. We shall protect the polls in Wayne & Caball Counties shall clean out as we advance T. N. Davey Adjt 5th Va Regt 66Hm274pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0154
- Date:
- 1861/08/10
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 10 1861. [Aug 10?] Your letter of today was received accept my thanks I will enquire about those cavalry field officers & report to you the primary assistance I need is permission from the Government to employ drill masters & have a few Inspectors General. I think we shall be prepared for any force the enemy is likely to bring against us accepting you offer shall call upon you freely. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 59D202pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0443
- Date:
- 1861/10/28
- Sender:
- Tyler, Erastus B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 28 1861. By Telegraph from Charleston 26 Via Gallipolis 28 1861. Appoint without delay an efficient man to command the eighth Va regt signed L Rubber.' I concur in above the necessity is great & a competent man should be appointed early. EB Tyler Col Cmdg Post 33Hm138pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0446
- Date:
- 1861/10/30
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Oct 30 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 30 1861. I have no guns here except such as we captured from the rebels they are old flint locks & not worth having we have about three hundred of them BF Kelley Brig Genl 29Rn92paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0445
- Date:
- 1861/10/30
- Sender:
- Updegraff, J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 30 1861. By Telegraph from New York 30 1861. Sir I will accept if allowed am just leaving for Boston harker in charge of business of war will inform you when I can join on my return J Updegraff 28W61&50Coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0444
- Date:
- 1861/10/30
- Sender:
- Crothers, H. W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 30th 1861. By Telegraph from New York 30 1861. Obtained sabers & accoutrements & awaiting arrival steamer Arazo for guns HW Crothers 10W30 &60coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0455
- Date:
- 1861/11/01
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1 1861. By Telegraph from Romney 1 1861. You will cause the arrest of Jonathan Fuller wagon master of the Eighth Ohio & return him here with such property as he has in his possession as it is supposed he has some taken from here without authority of much value. Left New Creek this morning Brig Genl Kelley by Col Masn cmdg 411Bn148pd [ page 2] Jonathan Fuller
- Identifier:
- ptp_0456
- Date:
- 1861/11/01
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1st 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 1st 1861. Mrs. Hood of Marion County was here yesterday to see me in regard to her husband a prisoner at Camp Carlile I have referred her to you I have not time just now to give such matters my attention Whatever you do will be satisfactory to me. I sent the papers by mail. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 53Bn169pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0457
- Date:
- 1861/11/01
- Sender:
- Muson, Jacob A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 1 1861. Col Wilkinson informed me you had sent a man to muster the Company that Ephraim Bee was to see you about. He has not come. Will you send him immediately Jacob A Muson 30.95pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0458
- Date:
- 1861/11/01
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley 1 1861. No I cannot spare him & at this time an advance would not be advisable even with a much larger force WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 4D18pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0460
- Date:
- 1861/11/02
- Sender:
- Anisansel, Henry
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 2d " 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 2 " 1861. Please send saddles as soon as possible we all have horses. Letter of Genl Samuels will be answered by tomorrow's mail. H Anisansel Col 1st VC 21D118pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0462
- Date:
- 1861/11/04
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1861. By Telegraph from Romney Va 3 . 1861. Via New Creek Send Fuller back here. BF Kelley Brig Genl Cmdg 4W40pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0474
- Date:
- 1861/11/08
- Sender:
- Anisansel, Henry
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 8 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 8 1861. I have only Rec'd sixty saddles but no blankets they cannot be used without the blankets my men are barefooted where are the five hundred saddles of Capt JH Dickenson H Anisansel Col 1st VC 32D101pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0471
- Date:
- 1861/11/06
- Sender:
- Nixon, G. T. A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 6 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 6 1861. I can turn over arms on order of Genl Kelly but have none on hand now having issued what I had to the fifth Ohio GTA Nixon Ord Sergt USA 25W55col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0479
- Date:
- 1861/11/11
- Sender:
- Anisansel, Henry
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 11 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Leib near Clarksburg 11 1861. I have recd sixty saddles from Wheeling & five hundred more in one lot last week. I have also received an invoice from Capt Dickenson for seven hundred & fifty saddles are the last five hundred part of his invoice and if so I need the balance [page 2] H Anisansel Col 1st VC 47D141pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0492
- Date:
- 1861/11/15
- Sender:
- Anisansel, Henry
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 15 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 15 1861. I have here a female prisoner named Mary Jane Green which Genl Commanding directs me to send to Wheeling she is a strong minded & inveterate secessionist but offers to take the oath if released I will not administer it and await your orders. H Anisansel Col 1st VC 44D137pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0493
- Date:
- 1861/11/15
- Sender:
- Thurston, J. D.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 15 1861. By Telegraph from Gallipolis 15 1861. Report Unfounded no news of interest either from Gauley or Ceredo reported here yesterday Jenkins property burned by Union men. JD Thurston Operator 20w90&155Col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0494
- Date:
- 1861/11/15
- Sender:
- Anisansel, Henry
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling nov 15 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 15 1861. Excellency I am sending Company Shuman to Weston & Company Rowand from Weston to Sutton tomorrow by order of Commanding Genl H Anisansel Col SVC. 21Df8pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0499
- Date:
- 1861/11/16
- Sender:
- Tomlinson, Abia A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 16 1861. By Telegraph from Gallipolis 15 1861. We are reliably informed that the rebels numbering about twenty five hundred are at Wayne Court House and along the Tug fork of Laurel River the cavalry that attacked Guyandotte are there. AA Tomlinson Major 5th Va 32 Hm 138 pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0500
- Date:
- 1861/11/16
- Sender:
- Reynolds, Joseph J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 16 1861. By Telegraph from Huttinsville 16 1861. Will try to attend to your request in a few days will telegraph you again in the subject J J Reynolds Brig Genl 18D59pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0501
- Date:
- 1861/11/16
- Sender:
- Karns, L. D.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 16 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 16 1861. Leidill Mason & party Captured prisoners at Fortress Monroe. Good. LD Karns Willards Hotel 10W35&70Col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0511
- Date:
- 1861/11/24
- Sender:
- Darr, Joseph, Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 24 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley 24 1861. Commanding Genl Directs me to say if Capt Baggs & his men are in the service of the US they must act by his orders & be subject to his command from what he learns of the captain & his men he is of the opinion that they need supervision in their movements & he cannot consent to their roaming the country without [page 2] full knowledge of their intended proceedings Jos Darr Jr Maj & AAA Genl 70 Hw290pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0512
- Date:
- 1861/11/24
- Sender:
- Darr, Joseph, Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 24 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley 24 1861. Commanding Genl Directs me to say if Capt Baggs & his men are in the service of the US they must act by his orders & be subject to his command from what he learns of the captain & his men he is of the opinion that they need supervision in their movements & he cannot consent to their roaming the country without [page 2] full knowledge of their intended proceedings Jos Darr Jr Maj & AAA Genl 70 Hw290pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0514
- Date:
- 1861/11/24
- Sender:
- Clark, Jacob C.; Purdy, William S.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wh Nov 24 1861. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 24 1861. By your order we have arrested and confined in Jail at this place Wm. G. Pierson Enoch Cunningham & Christian Simon. What shall we do with them? We await your further order. Corporal W.S. Purdy & Corporal J.C. Clark 3rd Va Vols 32D101pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0538
- Date:
- 1861/12/11
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec11 By Telegraph from Romney 11 1861. I learn you will receive in a day two three thousand Enfield rifles the first & seventh regt require better guns will you send Col Crothers with one thousand Enfield rifles & receive here the inferior arms say five hundred for each regt Do not furnish the bridge regt with any of these [page 2] rifles at least until the other troops are supplied answer BH Kelley Brig Genl 64z250pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0537
- Date:
- 1861/12/11
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec11 By Telegraph from Romney 11 1861. I learn you will receive in a day two three thousand Enfield rifles the first & seventh regt require better guns will you send Col Crothers with one thousand Enfield rifles & receive here the inferior arms say five hundred for each regt Do not furnish the bridge regt with any of these [page 2] rifles at least until the other troops are supplied answer BH Kelley Brig Genl 64z250pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0535
- Date:
- 1861/12/08
- Sender:
- Perkins, T. A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 8 1861. By Telegraph from Charleston 8 1861. I am informed J. R. Blair MD has passed the board of examination at Wheeling is waiting to hear from me to be appointed. please appoint him regiment Surgeon and send him to Gen'l Cox Brigade Charleston Va on first boat answer. T.A. Perkins, Brigade Surgeon Kanawha Brigade 42.D.131pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0536
- Date:
- 1861/12/11
- Sender:
- Craver, J. H.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 11 1861. By Telegraph from Johnstown Pa 1861. Is man named Capp prisoner war there from Wirt County Va? JH Craver 11G37pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0557
- Date:
- 1862/01/21
- Sender:
- McAbee, Harry M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 21 1862. By Telegraph from Patterson Creek 1862. Asst Surgeon Evoeks is sick can you supply a medical officer to report here immediately in his stead there are also two full Virginia batteries here that should also be supplied with a medical officer HM McAbee Medical Director 37z148pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0559
- Date:
- 1862/01/26
- Sender:
- McClellan, George B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Cypher Wheeling Jany 26 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 26 to Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Last news from Jackson that he had fallen back to Ungers I apprehend nothing from him. Measures had been taken to dispose of him had he advanced further G B McClellan Maj Genl USA
- Identifier:
- ptp_0558
- Date:
- 1862/01/23
- Sender:
- Conley, J. L.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 23 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 23 1862. . Have you rec'd package sent by me JL Conley 8q40pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0573
- Date:
- 1862/02/26
- Sender:
- Marcy, Randolph B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- His Excellency Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feby 26 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 26 1862. Can you inform me where to find a set of the reports of board of public works of your state can you send me a map of the James river canal or tell me where it can be obtained RB Marcy Chief of Staff 39
- Identifier:
- ptp_0575
- Date:
- 1862/02/27
- Sender:
- Anisansel, Henry
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feby 27 1862 By Telegraph from Paw Paw 27 1862 According to your request I will state that my trial began Monday last witnesses against me have been examined please send counsel immediately H. Anisansel Col 1st Va. Cavy 23w92col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0576
- Date:
- 1862/02/27
- Sender:
- Brown, James H.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feby 27 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 26 1862. Dr. Spicer Patrick, John M Dodderidge Frederick Walker Dr John Thompson Enos W. Newton directors for Kanawha river Respectfully Jas H Brown 20W100& 70 coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0588
- Date:
- 1862/03/28
- Sender:
- Tarr, Campbell
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Va Mch 28 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 28 1862. Send my cancelled check to Connelly for thirty nine hundred dollars Campbell Tarr 11 w 3P&p5col [page 2] Campbell Tarr Washinton D.C. March 28 1862.
- Identifier:
- ptp_0590
- Date:
- 1862/03/31
- Sender:
- Segar, Joseph
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Mch 31 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 31 1862. Please say whether late elections for first Congressional district was not by your writ of election. Jos Segar 465 9th St. 16B.74pd joh
- Identifier:
- ptp_0587
- Date:
- 1862/03/21
- Sender:
- Miller, Samuel C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Mch 21 1862 By Telegraph from New Creek 21 1862. Send blue overcoats for my company I will return old ones. Capt S. C. Miller Company D 5th Va Regt 11Bn43pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0586
- Date:
- 1862/03/20
- Sender:
- Ruggles, George D.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- His Ecy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Mch 20 1862. By Telegraph from Washington, 20 1862. How many companies in your battalion of cavalry- by order. Geo D Ruggles A.A.G. 10B35pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0601
- Date:
- 1862/04/19
- Sender:
- Crothers, H.W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov. F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 19 1862. By Telegraph from Sir Johns Run 19 1862. We find in this county four local magistrates & clerk & circuit court they will organize on fourth 4 monday we Send you four copies acts assembly of Eighteen sixty one 1861 go to Martinsburg this evening H.W. Crothers. 35W150col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0599
- Date:
- 1862/04/12
- Sender:
- Jarbo, James A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 12 1862. By Telegraph from Piedmont 12 . 1862. I have seen an order from War Department stopping all recruiting officers does this effect me- I have men here which I want subsistence for. Please answer. James A Jarbo 27W108Col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0600
- Date:
- 1862/04/16
- Sender:
- Oley, John H.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 16 1862. By Telegraph from New York 16 1862. Did you receive my letter Capt Crispin sent twenty five hundred 2500 Enfield Rifles yesterday to Genl Fremont will my regiment get some John H Oley Maj &c 22y54pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0589
- Date:
- 1862/03/28
- Sender:
- Tarr, Campbell
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Va Mch 28 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 28 1862. Send my cancelled check to Connelly for thirty nine hundred dollars Campbell Tarr 11 w 3P&p5col [page 2] Campbell Tarr Washinton D.C. March 28 1862.
- Identifier:
- ptp_0607
- Date:
- 1862/04/28
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 28 1862. By Telegraph from Harper's Ferry 28 1862. What I see & hear suggests these questions why not issue an address expl[crossed out] exhorting citizens of Virginia to resume civil government & all magistrates holding commissions under the Commonwealth & recognize the validity of their former oaths of office not having taken any to support the confederacy & resume the Exercise of their functions until lawful elections are proclaimed & held they may this secure their servant & protect their rights the government will I think aid & you need not exact any [page 2] test oaths now impracticable and involving in their opinion risk to person and property were this matter put in this shape it would I think do good at this time. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl U.S.A. 112W. 448col Just rec'd as putting on envelope- Worthy of consideration but ordnance of convention requires oath to USA.
- Identifier:
- ptp_0606
- Date:
- 1862/04/28
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 28 1862. By Telegraph from Harper's Ferry 28 1862. What I see & hear suggests these questions why not issue an address expl[crossed out] exhorting citizens of Virginia to resume civil government & all magistrates holding commissions under the Commonwealth & recognize the validity of their former oaths of office not having taken any to support the confederacy & resume the Exercise of their functions until lawful elections are proclaimed & held they may this secure their servant & protect their rights the government will I think aid & you need not exact any [page 2] test oaths now impracticable and involving in their opinion risk to person and property were this matter put in this shape it would I think do good at this time. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl U.S.A. 112W. 448col Just rec'd as putting on envelope- Worthy of consideration but ordnance of convention requires oath to USA.
- Identifier:
- ptp_0609
- Date:
- 1862/05/02
- Sender:
- Samuels, Henry J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- 9 Dated Wheeling May 2nd 1862. Rec'd Washington, May 2nd 1862. o'clock, min M. To Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] See about arms for first Virginia Infantry. Armstrong Genl Shields. Asst Adjt Genl is here for that purpose They have four or five (4 or 5) different kinds and all unfit for service. Also see about arms for first Virginia Cavalry HJ Samuels Adjt Genl 38/81ne [page 2] H. J. Samuels Wheeling Va May 22. 1862
- Identifier:
- ptp_0618
- Date:
- 1862/05/10
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 10 1862. By Telegraph from Grafton 10 1862. On my way to Parkersburg where I am concentrating Some force to clean out the Guerrillas in Wirt Calhoun & Roane Counties have you any late news from there or any suggestions to make Telegraph me to Parkersburg BF Kelley Brig Genl 38Gr119pd [page 2] Ansd Gov was in Fairmont & could comte[communicate?] with him there FHS
- Identifier:
- ptp_0620
- Date:
- 1862/05/11
- Sender:
- Cox, Jacob Dolson
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 11 1862. By Telegraph from Raleigh 11 1862. Will have a Company at Hurricane bridge & Posts at Coals mouth Charleston Chapmansville & here with orders to officers to be extremely vigillent & en I think the people of the Lower Guyadotte are more Scared than hurt but will Spare no pains to protect them thoroughly JD Cox Bg Comdg 28D149pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0619
- Date:
- 1862/05/10
- Sender:
- Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 10 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 10 1862. Will you please telegraph me if Capt W. Angelo Powell Shall retain command of Cavalry Company of First Va mounted men known as Company G late Capt W.A. West I wish to send them on important duty. J.A.J. Lightburn Col Comdg 3 Brigade 38.D.119pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0621
- Date:
- 1862/05/12
- Sender:
- Powell, W. Angelo
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 12 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 12 1862. company G first 1st Va Cavalry is ordered on immediate Duty there is not authorized officer here to take command I wish to know about commission at once by Telegraph W Angelo Powell 29D92pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0631
- Date:
- 1862/05/14
- Sender:
- Richmond, Nathaniel P.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 14 1862. Wests cavalry company is in a demoralized condition have no officer of any experience are needed immediately for active Service please appoint W Angelo Powell as first Lieut think he is a good man for the place if Capt West cannot be reinstated please appoint Josiah Steel as Captain Steel is first Lieut of Co. C first Cavalry now on duty with the Col = the officer I Spoke to you of as belonging to capt Hills company. Please inform me immediately if Powell is appointed N.P. Richmond Lieutenant Colonel Comdg 86D263pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0630
- Date:
- 1862/05/14
- Sender:
- Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- His Excellency Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 14 1862. I am much pleased with the arrangement Lieut col Richmond has made in reference to West Cavalry = Should be pleased to have the company official at once as I wish to use it this man Steel recommended as Capt has been Spoken of before Col Lightburn Comdg 4th Brigade 44D137pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0633
- Date:
- 1862/05/15
- Sender:
- Richmond, Nathaniel P.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 15 1862. Please urge the commanding Genl to reinstate Capt West he is a good officer & I think has been harshly dealt with. the Company is badly in need of a commanding officer NP Richmond Lieut Col 32D101pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0687
- Date:
- 1862/07/16
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 16 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 16 1862. There is a rumor that there is a large force in the valley. Our troops were attacked at Middletown yesterday by a cavalry force & fell back to Winchester. I am ordered by Genl Wool to concentrate all of my available troops at New Creek but will leave the eighty sixth at Clarksburg until get further news what the strength [page 2] of the enemy. Col Harris has forces sufficient to protect his stores from any probable force that may be in the mountain. I have constantly cautioned him against accumulating stores & extra baggage at Beverly BF Kelley Brig Genl 95z380pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0688
- Date:
- 1862/07/16
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 16 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 16 1862. There is a rumor that there is a large force in the valley. Our troops were attacked at Middletown yesterday by a cavalry force & fell back to Winchester. I am ordered by Genl Wool to concentrate all of my available troops at New Creek but will leave the eighty sixth at Clarksburg until get further news what the strength [page 2] of the enemy. Col Harris has forces sufficient to protect his stores from any probable force that may be in the mountain. I have constantly cautioned him against accumulating stores & extra baggage at Beverly BF Kelley Brig Genl 95z380pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0869
- Date:
- 1862/11/18
- Sender:
- Milroy, Robert H.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 18 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 18 1862. Is there a Capt S. C. Mean's in the cavalry from Va is do where is he R.H. Milroy Brig. Genl 17Bn61pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0878
- Date:
- 1862/12/03
- Sender:
- Dix, John A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- His Ex F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 3 1862. By Telegraph from Fortress Monroe 1862. General Viele has not authorized the issue of any scrip of bond's I have ordered an investigation I have arranged to have an election of member of congress on the eighteenth 18th inst John A. Dix Maj Genl 32G79pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0174
- Date:
- 1861/08/17
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17 1861. [Aug.] SB Reed has arrested us a secessionist who on being asked to take the oath of allegiance & fidelity to the govt of Va declined doing it the grounds I have taken in this matter are designed to protect mental reservations & deceptions hitherto practiced on me. [page 2] If we are to have peace & law in Western Va men must acknowlidge its government those who are intelligent enough to understand this & will not do it are more or less dangerous & subject to such custody & surveillance as the public interest require. If he is satisfied to take that oath now I have no objections to his being released. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 111D338pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0543
- Date:
- 1861/??/02
- Sender:
- Thoburn, Joseph
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va 2 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington 2 1861. We start from here at six thirty (630) AM Col Crosman left here five (5) hours we have no further news J. Thoburn Col Comdg 19h48Co
- Identifier:
- ptp_0547
- Date:
- 1861/??/22
- Sender:
- Paxton, John C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus 22 1861. Send an order by mail to HL Hamilton Mc Arthur Ohio for one Co of Cavalry JC Paxton 11D18pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_1056
- Date:
- 186?/08/??
- Sender:
- Jennington, I. W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 186. By Telegraph from Fairmont 186. I am in receipt of papers. Has your proclamation of the twenty ninth 29th superceded service notices or must I proceed & to what counties first instructions and law differ as to counties I. W. Jennington 32a101pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0249
- Date:
- 1861/08/??
- Sender:
- Hall, Ephraim B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 186[1]. By Telegraph from Fairmont 186[1]. Can & will you give Mrs. Drinkard a letter upon which she can at Washington DC secure a passage to Richmond - If answered yes - She will see you on her way tomorrow E.P. Hall [Ephraim B. Hall] 32W101pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0138
- Date:
- 1861/07/??
- Sender:
- Hill, Charles W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov H Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 186. By Telegraph from Grafton 186. Your Dispatch recd. Had some intelligence yesterday took measures last night & this morning to examine the letters found nothing improper CW Hill
