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 Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 22 1862. By Telegraph from Gauley 22 1862. I respectfully request that the Head Quarters of the thirteenth 13 regt be at Charleston to enable me to use the fourth 4th in front I can clothe & arm the regt any time it reports for duty JAJ Lightburn Col Comdg Dist Kanawha 35D110pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 6 1862. By Telegraph from Gauley . 6 1862. I will do my best to catch Jenkins if he crosses the Kanawha river but the rebel force in front prevents me scattering my force J.A.J. Lightburn, Col Comdg 25W80Coll
F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov. Va. Wheeling Sept 18 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 1862. Will you please inform me where genl Kelley is and whether he would have force enough to either make a feint or an advance towards Gauley also where is Col Mulligan & his forces JAJ Lightburn Col Comdg 34Hm 122pd
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
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 Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 19 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 19 1862. Lieut H. J. Roherbecker has reported to Col Paxton for duty as adj't who refuses to receive him having made another selection what shall I do in this case J.A.J. Lightburn Col Comdg 29D91pd
Gen H.J. Samuels A.G. Wheeling Sept 4 1862. By Telegraph from Gauley Bridge 4 1862. I understand Rathbone has surrendered cannot Jenkins be caught if forces could be sent to Weston I can head him off at Carnifex or Hughs Ferry I have reinforce Charleston & Summerville have forces in front to watch aught have more troops here. J.A.J. Lightburn Col Comdg Dist Ka. 45Hw190pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 21 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 21 Enemy at Charleston from nine to twelve thousand strong with pieces of artillery under Genls Loring Williams Eckles & Jenkins Jenkins & Floyd was to cut off my retreat but failed I learn they are fortifying two miles below Charleston but have not advanced in [page 2] force below that point I am fortifying this point and organizing my command Gov Palsey leaves tomorrow with further particulars Charleston not burned as represented JAJ Lightburn Col Comdg 71Hm494pd
Hon FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 22 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 22 1862. Enemy returned in force at Sutton I am fortifying this point some points should be fortified to protect Railroad JAJ Lightburn Com Comdg 19Hm 86pd