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 Has your proclamation of the twenty ninth 29th superceded service notices or must I proceed & to what counties first instructions and law differ as to counties I. W. Jennington 32a101pd
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
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]
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1863. One (1) of the most reliable union men of the country just in from Weston informs me that Imboden with Jacksons and Jenkins forces occupied that place on sunday in force his belief is they expect large reinforcements and intend to hold the country the militia must be called out [page 2] and marched to Protect this rail road to enable me to move against the enemy we need three thousand 3000 militia to protect the road from Grafton to Parkersburg you must make extraordinary exertions or your railroad will be cut up & your new state endangered answer what you can do BS Roberts Brig Genl Comdg 98De299pd
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
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 10 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 10 1862. I have no authority for granting the leave you request application must be made to War Dept at Washington HG Wright Maj Genl Comdg 19Hq86pd
Hon. F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Va Wheeling Dec 8 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 8 1862. Ordnance stores at this post belong to state Ohio I require your order to draw what I need please send it John H Oley Lt Col 8th Va regt 21 De 68pd
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
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
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 25 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 25 1862. Sergt Nixon has been ordered to Wheeling by Liut Buffington. Please have him to remain with us we have just commenced drilling answer Alx. C. Moore Capt Co E 1st Va Artillery 23 Do 74 pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Columbus 12 1862. I have been anxious about Eastern Ohio and Western Virginia for a number of days and have already done everything in my power and all that I think is necessary for its protection David Tod Gov 33D119pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 5 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 5 1862. Will leave this evening give me a new regt if possible J.H. Duval 11G37 pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 20 1862. For first 1st or second 2nd surgeon thirteenth 13th regt Dr William Maris a virginian by birth reliably endorsed as Dr. Patrick Slacke N Whittaker Newton Hindman and others answer desired S.S. Slacke 28D148pd
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 7 1862. By Telegraph from Oakland 7 1862. The following dispatch Just recd from Capt Stealy a QM will you please answer him. We are getting recruits here some arrangements should be to put them into camp the Governor should provide for them until mustered Let me hear at once Signed J.G. Stealy B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 48M192pd
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
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
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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 2 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 2 1862. Your dispatch rec'd your suggestions shall receive my prompt attention Mrs Haymond & Neeson shall be sent back beyond our lines BF Kelley Brig Genl 21z84pd
Gov F H Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 1 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 1862. I am to be transferred to the Staff of maj Genl Pope I have heard nothing of the commission of Lieut Col yet please Telegraph me Capt DH Strother room 198 16G67pd
Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 20 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 20 1862. Resignations of Col and Lit Col of Second Va accepted I respectfully urge immediate appointment by telegram of Capt George R. Latham as Col and Capt Thomas Gibson Jr as Lt. Col in order that regiment may be at once reorganized & ready for Service RH Milroy Brig Genl 45Gs160paid
His Excellency Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 20 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 20 1862. Upon fuller examination I ask you to Suspend the appointment of Capt Gibson as Lieut Col the Good of the Regiment may require another selection from among its officers JC Fremont Maj Genl Comdg 29Gs126pd
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
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
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
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
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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Spencer Roan Co Va May 13th 1862. Just arrived by way of Reedy Creek the Column under command of Col Rathbone by way of Big Bend not yet in nor that under Lieut Col Hay by way of Smithville either. I trust they have found the enemy. I was attacked today about five oclock pm in a narrow pass on Reedy Creek by guerillas firing [page 2] from the mountain top but fortunately no men killed or wounded my men made a gallant charge up the mountain and returned their fire with so much spirit that the guerillas fled, & made their escape. I am satisfied there is no force in these counties but returned refugees probably three or four hundred BF Kelly Brig Genl 109W337Col Chg
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Spencer Roan Co Va May 13th 1862. Just arrived by way of Reedy Creek the Column under command of Col Rathbone by way of Big Bend not yet in nor that under Lieut Col Hay by way of Smithville either. I trust they have found the enemy. I was attacked today about five oclock pm in a narrow pass on Reedy Creek by guerillas firing [page 2] from the mountain top but fortunately no men killed or wounded my men made a gallant charge up the mountain and returned their fire with so much spirit that the guerillas fled, & made their escape. I am satisfied there is no force in these counties but returned refugees probably three or four hundred BF Kelly Brig Genl 109W337Col Chg
Gov F H Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Martinsburg 15 1862. What are to be the instructions to the commissioners of Election for Berkley county I wish to act with them in preventing Disloyal men from voting. Chas W Walker Maj Comdg Post 26M114paid
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
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
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
F H Peerpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Grafton 14 1862. If altops company is not mustered I cannot call them. Col N. Williamson 10Gr35pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1862. By Telegraph from Ashland 14 1862. I accept the commission & Shall Start in morning PH Rohrbacker 9W60Col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 14 1862. General Kelly wishes me to telegraph You he has found no enemy at Burning Springs reported at Big Bend he intended to move in them yesterday by different routes. No damage done at Burning Springs but burning of govt barracks. he is of the opinion there is no other force in that region but the refugees from that place and [page 2] have returned under orders of Letcher to commence guerilla warfare Jno H Dickey Capt Comdg Post 67W211Coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 14 1862. General Kelly wishes me to telegraph You he has found no enemy at Burning Springs reported at Big Bend he intended to move in them yesterday by different routes. No damage done at Burning Springs but burning of govt barracks. he is of the opinion there is no other force in that region but the refugees from that place and [page 2] have returned under orders of Letcher to commence guerilla warfare Jno H Dickey Capt Comdg Post 67W211Coll
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
