Mrs Hayes Care Monroe House June 26d 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 186 I have written the Governor fully today in regards to Mr Hayes and Mr Silcoch call and see him. BF Kelley Brig Genl 19.z76paid
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling June 26 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 26 1862. Will write you by mail this day in regard to Messr Hays & Silcott BF Kelley Brig Genl 14z56pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 4 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1862. May I ask you to use every exertion to have the two companies of cavalry sent to Wheeling by Capt Keys from Washington armed and equipped as soon as possible and sent to me please see Maj Constable & Capt Downing in regard to it if any authority is wanted by this officer telegraph Genl Wool for it we must have cavalry to prevent a repetition of Jenkins raid BF Kelley Brig Genl 693212pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 9 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 9 1862. Just arrived go to Clarksburg in the morning what is the condition of the fourteenth 14th Regt telegraph me to Clarksburg tomorrow morning and give me the new's all quiet at Elk Water and Cheat Mountain B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 34z117pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 10 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. Don't send the fourteenth 14th Regt Va till ordered if rumored force is on Kanawha we will be compelled to fall back to the Ohio River B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 26z104pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 22 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland, 22 1862. Have ordered capt Goodwin at Oakland to attend to your request at once all quiet here BF Kelley Brig Genl 16z64pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 16 1862. By Telegraph from Grafton, 16 1862. Your's in relation to Wilson swindler recd if it is deemed best by you to have him released upon his executing the proper bond I will not object I desire however that he be required to not return to Hampshire County but to reside at Evansville in Preston County Virginia B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 50z200pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 16 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 16 1862. Your suggestions as to Bowen's company will be carried out BF Kelley Brig Genl 10z40pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 19 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 19 1862. I suggest that you make an application at once to the secy of war for two (2) regiments of the new troops be sent into western Va the eighty sixth 86th & eighty fourth (84) regiments of Ohio are three (3) months men their time will expire about the eighth (8) or tenth (10) of september Col Harris at Beverly implore's for reinforcements and have none to send him B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 64z 256pd
Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. our telegraphic & rail road connection between here and Martinsburg was cut last night we suppose about north Mountain section I presume I will be compelled to fall back from this place what is the news from Kanawha is there any Hope of Reinforcements from Ohio or Indiana If Ohio does not [page 2] send us reinforcements to keep the enemy at Bay in the mountains she will have to fight him on her own soil I have not force enough to keep him back If the reports of his strength are correct ask the secretary of war to order Cox or Scammon to Kanawha their knowledge of the [page 3] the country will be of Immense advantage let me hear from you BF Kelley Brig Genl 117z468pd
Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. our telegraphic & rail road connection between here and Martinsburg was cut last night we suppose about north Mountain section I presume I will be compelled to fall back from this place what is the news from Kanawha is there any Hope of Reinforcements from Ohio or Indiana If Ohio does not [page 2] send us reinforcements to keep the enemy at Bay in the mountains she will have to fight him on her own soil I have not force enough to keep him back If the reports of his strength are correct ask the secretary of war to order Cox or Scammon to Kanawha their knowledge of the [page 3] the country will be of Immense advantage let me hear from you BF Kelley Brig Genl 117z468pd
Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. our telegraphic & rail road connection between here and Martinsburg was cut last night we suppose about north Mountain section I presume I will be compelled to fall back from this place what is the news from Kanawha is there any Hope of Reinforcements from Ohio or Indiana If Ohio does not [page 2] send us reinforcements to keep the enemy at Bay in the mountains she will have to fight him on her own soil I have not force enough to keep him back If the reports of his strength are correct ask the secretary of war to order Cox or Scammon to Kanawha their knowledge of the [page 3] the country will be of Immense advantage let me hear from you BF Kelley Brig Genl 117z468pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumbd 12 1862. Is the fourteenth 14th in condition to go to Parkersburg & releive Mulligan's regt can they go by river I had attended to the scouts B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 25z100pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 18 1862. As the fifteenth 15th are under orders for New Creek I will let it come on but will act upon your suggestions as soon as I can arrange matters and order it back we are yet all quiet here but I am receiving constantly report of the enemy's approach via romney & moorefield I think however they have as much as they can attend [page 2] to just now without coming up after me B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 703Q96pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 18 1862. As the fifteenth 15th are under orders for New Creek I will let it come on but will act upon your suggestions as soon as I can arrange matters and order it back we are yet all quiet here but I am receiving constantly report of the enemy's approach via romney & moorefield I think however they have as much as they can attend [page 2] to just now without coming up after me B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 703Q96pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 19 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 19 1862. Just arrived have been Eight (8) days in the Saddle but have Stood in the Labor about as well as any of my officers or men = Have Dispersed the Guerillas but unfortunately have not been able to capture them = what is the news-did you get my Dispatch Some days Since BF Kelly Brig Genl 49D154pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1862. I am ordered to assemble a military court at this place for the trial of my prisoners from all I can learn young Lehty was on his way to surrender himself to the authorities when he encountered our pickets his case will be fully investigated. he is now on his parole to report to me daily also under honor to answer any proceedings against him by the federal court have you any news from Banks I cannot learn [page 2] where he is= in regard to the commandant of post will attend to it. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 90.D.275pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1862. I am ordered to assemble a military court at this place for the trial of my prisoners from all I can learn young Lehty was on his way to surrender himself to the authorities when he encountered our pickets his case will be fully investigated. he is now on his parole to report to me daily also under honor to answer any proceedings against him by the federal court have you any news from Banks I cannot learn [page 2] where he is= in regard to the commandant of post will attend to it. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 90.D.275pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 4 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 1862. 11.35am Col Harris telegraphs me that the rebels are coming through Cheat Mountain pass in considerable force did you ask for the additional regiments. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 22z88pd. [page 2] Peirpoint Peirpoint Peirpoint Peirpoint
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 4 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 1862. 11.35am Col Harris telegraphs me that the rebels are coming through Cheat Mountain pass in considerable force did you ask for the additional regiments. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 22z88pd. [page 2] Peirpoint Peirpoint Peirpoint Peirpoint
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 4 1862. By Telegraph from Beverly, 4th 1862. Capt Dickey at Parkersburg reports Jenkins at Ravenswood if so he will cross the big Kanawha at or near Buffalo B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 20W65col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. Call out & arm all the militia you can raise there is no doubt but the rebel's are determined to recapture Western Virginia I have only one regiment here the eighty 84 fourth Ohio & their time has expired & they say they will leave tomorrow at nine 9 oclock I have the second 2nd Maryland and a raw New York [page 2] Regt the second 2nd Maryland I will be obliged to order here tomorrow to supply the place of the eighty fourth 84th see important dispatch to Mr. Ford BF Kelley Brig Genl 82z328pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. Call out & arm all the militia you can raise there is no doubt but the rebel's are determined to recapture Western Virginia I have only one regiment here the eighty 84 fourth Ohio & their time has expired & they say they will leave tomorrow at nine 9 oclock I have the second 2nd Maryland and a raw New York [page 2] Regt the second 2nd Maryland I will be obliged to order here tomorrow to supply the place of the eighty fourth 84th see important dispatch to Mr. Ford BF Kelley Brig Genl 82z328pd
Gov Peirponint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 13 1862. Your Information is incorrect the Rebel army are recrossing Into Virginia Lee & Jackson crossed yesterday near North Mountain Station & went towards Martinsburg Longstreet crosses today at or near Kanawha this is reliable BF Kelley Brig Genl 33z132pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 22 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 22 1862. Your Dispatch rec'd what is the calibre of Capt Carlin's guns I will supply at once if I have suitable ammunition If not he will remain at Wheeling until ammunition is forwarded[crossed out] provided BF Kelley Brig Genl 32z116pd
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 22 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 22 1862. I have no ammunition suitable for Carlin's Guns Maulsley's is also short of ammunition if it cannot be had any other way major constable must go in person at once for it BF Kelley Brig Genl32z106pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Octo 27 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 10.10 pm 27 1862. The notorious guerilla Sam High of Hampshire Co. Va was killed today and his band dispersed he belonged to Imbodens Partizan Rangers B.F. Kelley Brig Genl22z88paid
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 4 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 4 1862. A Detachment of our cavalry composed of a portion of the Ringgold Battalion Command of Lieut Myer's of the Ringgold's yesterday with two 2 Companies of Stuart's Cavalry at Moorefield hardy Co Va Lieut Myer's attacked them and routed them completely capt[crossed out] compelling them to flee in every direction killed [page 2] & wounded several and captured capt McDonald with nine 9 of his men arm's horse's & co Lieut Myer's had one man wounded and three 3 horse's killed B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 86z344pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 4 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 4 1862. A Detachment of our cavalry composed of a portion of the Ringgold Battalion Command of Lieut Myer's of the Ringgold's yesterday with two 2 Companies of Stuart's Cavalry at Moorefield hardy Co Va Lieut Myer's attacked them and routed them completely capt[crossed out] compelling them to flee in every direction killed [page 2] & wounded several and captured capt McDonald with nine 9 of his men arm's horse's & co Lieut Myer's had one man wounded and three 3 horse's killed B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 86z344pd
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 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 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. 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 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 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
HJ Samuels Adjt Genl of Va Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 16 1862. The term of service of the Eighty fourth (84th) & eighty sixth (86th) Regiments Ohio Vol Infantry having expired they were unwilling to remain longer In service the eighty fourth (84th) left here yesterday for Columbus & the Eighty Sixth (86th) will leave Clarksburg [page 2] tomorrow Please Inform the Governor Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] If still at Columbus BF Kelley Brig Genl 50z160pd
HJ Samuels Adjt Genl of Va Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 16 1862. The term of service of the Eighty fourth (84th) & eighty sixth (86th) Regiments Ohio Vol Infantry having expired they were unwilling to remain longer In service the eighty fourth (84th) left here yesterday for Columbus & the Eighty Sixth (86th) will leave Clarksburg [page 2] tomorrow Please Inform the Governor Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] If still at Columbus BF Kelley Brig Genl 50z160pd
Genl Samuels Wheeling Sept 20 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 20 1862. Has Carlins Battery been mustered into the service no report has been received B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 13Bn49pd