Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 14 1861. By Telegraph, From Clarksburg . . 1861. Genl Rosecrans has been informed that you have been furnished by quartermaster Meigs with complete outfit for ten 10 Va Regiments. Many of the Virginia regiments now in the field are destitute any means alleviating present wants would be acceptable. Please inform me a QM at Headquarters what the chances are JG Chandler Capt ASM 50D155pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 13 1861. By Telegraph from Zanesville . 13 1861. William Edwards of my company recommended to you by Maj Kingsbury for special business is here shall he be sent in Lyman J. Jackson 20W55col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 12th 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 12 1861. Two 2 Virginia companies in Kanawha serve at Mason City & Point Pleasant & one at Grafton will make a regiment. Have any field officers yet been appointed for them If not I suggest a consultation with Maj Oakes RCM Lovell Mason City [page 2] I want to embody these troops WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 45 D 141pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 12th 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 12 1861. Two 2 Virginia companies in Kanawha serve at Mason City & Point Pleasant & one at Grafton will make a regiment. Have any field officers yet been appointed for them If not I suggest a consultation with Maj Oakes RCM Lovell Mason City [page 2] I want to embody these troops WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 45 D 141pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 12 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 12 1861. Please don't send Dr. Hanslentrie to my Battery Capt Daum WS V Artillery 8D35pd
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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 7 1861. By Telegraph from Huttinsville 7 1861. About Twenty prisoners left Beverly at two (2) oclock AM yesterday sixth for Wheeling via Grafton they are in charge of guard. J.J. Reynolds Brig Genl 22W71paid
His Excy Gov of Virginia Wheeling Aug 7 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton . 1 1861. Are there any troops at Camp Carlile except Capt. Britts Company when does their term of service expire two prisoners sent to Camp Carlile today whose names you will find written on an envelope containing papers in charge of the officer commanding guards & addressed to you are arrested for firing on our pickets they are bad men & require strict watch to prevent their escape [page 2] Gen Kelley health is improving Geo H Crosman AA Gen 71gr218pd
His Excy Gov of Virginia Wheeling Aug 7 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton . 1 1861. Are there any troops at Camp Carlile except Capt. Britts Company when does their term of service expire two prisoners sent to Camp Carlile today whose names you will find written on an envelope containing papers in charge of the officer commanding guards & addressed to you are arrested for firing on our pickets they are bad men & require strict watch to prevent their escape [page 2] Gen Kelley health is improving Geo H Crosman AA Gen 71gr218pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 7 1861. By Telegraph From Grafton Aug 7 1861. Seventeen (17) Secession prisoners go up today in charge of a guard to be turned over to Capt Britt Commanding Camp Carlile by order of Brig Gen Kelley. Geo H Crosman Jr Asst Adjt Genl 27Gr86pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 6 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 6 1861. Per your request I this day sent to Columbus eleven prisoners for military safe keeping charged with treasonable & seditious conduct G.F. Herndon J.S. Fisher, D Bazil, R Resor F.W. Fillmore, S. Lemsford of Buckhannon, J.H. Rhea F.A. Meeks of Sutton, G.S. Conway P. Evans & AE Pall of Central. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 57.D.176pd
Hon. F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont]. Governor of Virginia Gov Peirpoint Wheeling Aug 4 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861. Had the pleasure of two interviews with Gen Wheat & Mr Wilkinson have agreed to have a regiment of three years men raised for the primary purpose of guarding Railroads. Consider Wilkinson proper person to command it recommend great care in the selection of officers if you will permit me to suggest names of persons who fall under my notice & whom I deem fitted for [page 2] commissioned officers I will do so I already suggested to Mr. Wilkinson one E J Cinger[?] who would I think make a good captain. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 90D278pd
Hon. F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont]. Governor of Virginia Gov Peirpoint Wheeling Aug 4 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861. Had the pleasure of two interviews with Gen Wheat & Mr Wilkinson have agreed to have a regiment of three years men raised for the primary purpose of guarding Railroads. Consider Wilkinson proper person to command it recommend great care in the selection of officers if you will permit me to suggest names of persons who fall under my notice & whom I deem fitted for [page 2] commissioned officers I will do so I already suggested to Mr. Wilkinson one E J Cinger[?] who would I think make a good captain. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 90D278pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 4 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861. Since my last despatch eleven active secessionists have arrived at Clarksburg with charge & witnesses offenses are various some being charged as spies others as preaching opposition to government they should be kept in some safe place not too many together they are now under guard in the brick remaining here & receive army rations [page 2] for which a cook is provided before I send them down to you advise me if you are ready to receive them WS Rosecans Brig Genl USA 77D 236 pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 4 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861. Since my last despatch eleven active secessionists have arrived at Clarksburg with charge & witnesses offenses are various some being charged as spies others as preaching opposition to government they should be kept in some safe place not too many together they are now under guard in the brick remaining here & receive army rations [page 2] for which a cook is provided before I send them down to you advise me if you are ready to receive them WS Rosecans Brig Genl USA 77D 236 pd
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Headquarters Kanawha Brigade186. By Telegraph from Gauley Bridge [aug] 4th via Galleopalis 3th 1861. I have about eight hundred 800 serviceable muskets with Bayonets taken from the enemy they are at your disposal for the purpose you mentioned. I would suggest the sending of some reliable Officer as agent to the Valley to act for you in the formation of companies of Union Home guards issuing commissions and arms & = numbers are anxious [page 2] to join in Fayette Kanawha & Nicholas counties as well as below some regular organizing should exist before issuing the muskets. J. D. Cox, Brig. Genl. Comdg 80w250&513-col
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Headquarters Kanawha Brigade186. By Telegraph from Gauley Bridge [aug] 4th via Galleopalis 3th 1861. I have about eight hundred 800 serviceable muskets with Bayonets taken from the enemy they are at your disposal for the purpose you mentioned. I would suggest the sending of some reliable Officer as agent to the Valley to act for you in the formation of companies of Union Home guards issuing commissions and arms & = numbers are anxious [page 2] to join in Fayette Kanawha & Nicholas counties as well as below some regular organizing should exist before issuing the muskets. J. D. Cox, Brig. Genl. Comdg 80w250&513-col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 3d 1861. By telegraph from Washington 3 1861. You are authorized to raise & organize eight regiments of infantry & two regts of cavalry official letter goes forward tomorrow by mail by order of Secy of War Jas Lesley Jr Chief Clk 29 G73pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 2 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 2 1861. What sort of material is the artillery company offered Yes I can arm but many artillery offers are made me & I wish to take care in the selection WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 29D92pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Aug 1st 1861. Wheeling By Telegraph from Clarksburg 186. Will you please telegraph me full what cavalry troops have been authorized to be raised by consent of Secty of war in Virginia pd WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling, Aug 1st 1861. By Telegraph from Zanesville 1st 1861. I have a Company eighty five (85) me for artillery for three (3) years or the war will you accept & furnish us answer W. M. Farrar 20.z.55 paid
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
FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] July 31 1861. Wheeling By Telegraph from Clarksburg 186. Send today by mail two 2 copies of Patsall[?] Bill. N Williamson pd [page 2] N. Wilkinson Clarksburg July 31
FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] July 31 1861. Wheeling By Telegraph from Clarksburg 186. Send today by mail two 2 copies of Patsall[?] Bill. N Williamson pd [page 2] N. Wilkinson Clarksburg July 31
Kennedy Wheeling July 31 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 31 1861. Please tell the Gov that Wm F Johnson is ex Gov of Penna & John Harper Cashier Bank of Pittsburgh & give answer quickly as possible Culgan
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 31 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 31 1861. John McKinsty barkeeper at Sprigg House Wheeling as he alleges is held as a spy is he true or false he is just from Frederick Md. Wm. F. Johnson John Harper 30.G.75pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters AOWV 30 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg July 30 1861. Capt A.H. Brecks orders number thirty-two (32) are so far modified that companies H & I will report to Genl Hill at Grafton for further orders who will select their camp by order Brig Genl Rosecrans C. Kingsbury A.A.A.G. 37D116pd [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters AOWV 30 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg July 30 1861. Capt A.H. Brecks orders number thirty-two (32) are so far modified that companies H & I will report to Genl Hill at Grafton for further orders who will select their camp by order Brig Genl Rosecrans C. Kingsbury A.A.A.G. 37D116pd [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Headquarters AOWV 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 30 1861. The following despatch has been handed me. Orders have been countermanded stay there until I arrive will be there this evening. Signed I.W. Pumphrey The troops are now waiting for cars in pursuance of orders of mine last evening if anything has occurred to alter matters advise me immediately. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 50D155pd [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30th
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Headquarters AOWV 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 30 1861. The following despatch has been handed me. Orders have been countermanded stay there until I arrive will be there this evening. Signed I.W. Pumphrey The troops are now waiting for cars in pursuance of orders of mine last evening if anything has occurred to alter matters advise me immediately. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 50D155pd [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30th
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 30 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " 30 1861. Companies A I & H first Virginia Regt Volunteers under command Capt A. H. Breck will move at nine oclock this morning for Wheeling arrived there will report to Gov Pierpoint for further orders post Quartermaster will furnish transportation by order Brig Genl Rosecrans C. Kingsbury A.A.A.G. 44D137paid [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 30 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " 30 1861. Companies A I & H first Virginia Regt Volunteers under command Capt A. H. Breck will move at nine oclock this morning for Wheeling arrived there will report to Gov Pierpoint for further orders post Quartermaster will furnish transportation by order Brig Genl Rosecrans C. Kingsbury A.A.A.G. 44D137paid [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 29 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 29 1861. Gen Hill forward me your despatch to Grafton asking force twenty eighth Ohio will be in Wheeling tonight please let me know what is the matter & I will send necessary force W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl U.S.A 32D101pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 29 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Cheat Mountain Pass 1861. Can you confine the men named in Mr. Cranes letter to the Commander of Camp Beverly & keep them at Wheeling if we will arrest them & send them forward it will be troublesome for us to guard them here. J.J. Reynolds Brig Gen Cmdg 40D125pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters AOWV 1861. By telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1861. The matter of regulating passes on the B.&O. RR was talked over with your friend Mr. Ford he promised in conjunction with yourself & others to indicate a suitable man whom I could appoint to vise the passes W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl U.S.A. 40D125pd [page 2] Genl. Rosecrans Clarksburg July 27
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters AOWV 1861. By telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1861. The matter of regulating passes on the B.&O. RR was talked over with your friend Mr. Ford he promised in conjunction with yourself & others to indicate a suitable man whom I could appoint to vise the passes W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl U.S.A. 40D125pd [page 2] Genl. Rosecrans Clarksburg July 27
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] Headquarters AOWV 1861. By telegraph from Grafton July 26 1861. Last night I received the following despatch from Col W.H. Lytle tenth regiment O.V. Buckhannon July 25th 1861. By courier from Westin to Gen Rosecrans Sir- Upon recommendation of Col Withers & several other prominent union men of this town I have through Lieut Hoban taken possession of the records of the circuit and county courts of this county, it having been represented to me that the evidence of indebtedness towards union men would probably be destroyed- General may I respectfully suggest that Gov [page 2] Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] may be appraised of this seizing and may sanction it. Signed W. H. Lytle Col 10th Regt O.V. Will you please communicate your views on the matter to me. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl. USA. 111Gr. 33 pd Gen Rosecrans Grafton July 26
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters AOWV 1861. By telegraph from Grafton July 26 1861. Last night I received the following despatch from Col W.H. Lytle tenth regiment O.V. Buckhannon July 25th 1861. By courier from Westin to Gen Rosecrans Sir- Upon recommendation of Col Withers & several other prominent union men of this town I have through Lieut Hoban taken possession of the records of the circuit and county courts of this county, it having been represented to me that the evidence of indebtedness towards union men would probably be destroyed- General may I respectfully suggest that Gov [page 2] Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] may be appraised of this seizing and may sanction it. Signed W. H. Lytle Col 10th Regt O.V. Will you please communicate your views on the matter to me. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl. USA. 111Gr. 33 pd Gen Rosecrans Grafton July 26
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] July 25 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 25 1861. Have only known him as a Lieut of cavalry here serving chiefly on scout & picket duty found him to be faithful courageous enterprising correct in deportment & habits & very intelligent. My impressions are that he would make a good colonel but I may not have sufficient opportunity to judge. Chas W Hill Brig Genl 52w761col [page 2] Genl Hill Grafton July 25
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] July 25 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 25 1861. Have only known him as a Lieut of cavalry here serving chiefly on scout & picket duty found him to be faithful courageous enterprising correct in deportment & habits & very intelligent. My impressions are that he would make a good colonel but I may not have sufficient opportunity to judge. Chas W Hill Brig Genl 52w761col [page 2] Genl Hill Grafton 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 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. F.H.R. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 24 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy 24 1861. Have you made those appointments according to my request? Answer immediately. RCM Lovell 11w 54&74 coll [page 2] R.C.M Lovell Pomeroy July 24
Gov. F.H.R. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 24 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy 24 1861. Have you made those appointments according to my request? Answer immediately. RCM Lovell 11w 54&74 coll [page 2] R.C.M Lovell Pomeroy July 24
Adj't Genl Samuels Wheeling July 23 186. By Telegraph from Sparesville 24 186. Major Owens Second 2nd virg infantry regiment accepted July fifth (5th) please fill the vacancy and notify me immediatly by telegraph fill no other vacancy until I write you Geo. R. Latham Col Cmdg 2nd Va. Vols 27B118pd
Fetterman, G. L. B.; Plummer, Joseph; Wilson, Thomas F.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling July 23 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 23 1861. When will McClellan reach Wheeling when leave Wheeling for Pittsburgh Jos Plummer G.L.B. Fetterman Thos F Wilson 10G35pd [page 2] Jos Plummer Pittsburgh July 23
Fetterman, G. L. B.; Plummer, Joseph; Wilson, Thomas F.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling July 23 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 23 1861. When will McClellan reach Wheeling when leave Wheeling for Pittsburgh Jos Plummer G.L.B. Fetterman Thos F Wilson 10G35pd [page 2] Jos Plummer Pittsburgh July 23
Jas S Wheat Adjt Genl Wheeling July 23 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 23 1861. I Have frequently seen Col Frazier here who says he has been appointed got the purpose of getting up the Fourth Regiment he is not the man for the place. I would therefore recommend the appointment of Col Cyrus Vance a gentleman every way qualified & who will get up a the regiment in a very short time. D.T. Hewes 57D176paid. [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 23
Jas S Wheat Adjt Genl Wheeling July 23 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 23 1861. I Have frequently seen Col Frazier here who says he has been appointed got the purpose of getting up the Fourth Regiment he is not the man for the place. I would therefore recommend the appointment of Col Cyrus Vance a gentleman every way qualified & who will get up a the regiment in a very short time. D.T. Hewes 57D176paid. [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg 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
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 July 22 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington 22 1861. We have sent scouts & will answer when they return. J.R. Nay 10wi30pd [page 2] J R. Nay Mannington July 22
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 22 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington 22 1861. We have sent scouts & will answer when they return. J.R. Nay 10wi30pd [page 2] J R. Nay Mannington July 22
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 22 1861. By Telegraph, from Mannington 22 1861. A Messenger just arrived stated that one thousand secession troops under LJ Hall arrived at the farm of Elisha Morgan fishing Creek give us aid. J. R. Nay 21.Waspd [page 2] JR Nay Mannington July 22
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 22 1861. By Telegraph, from Mannington 22 1861. A Messenger just arrived stated that one thousand secession troops under LJ Hall arrived at the farm of Elisha Morgan fishing Creek give us aid. J. R. Nay 21.Waspd [page 2] JR Nay Mannington July 22
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 22 1861. By Telegraph, from Pomeroy O 22 1861. Wagoner declines appoint Starr Col Skinner Lieut Col. I muster one (1) Company today probably three more this week confidential R.C.M. Lovell 19 86&106Col [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell Pomeroy July 22
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 22 1861. By Telegraph, from Pomeroy O 22 1861. Wagoner declines appoint Starr Col Skinner Lieut Col. I muster one (1) Company today probably three more this week confidential R.C.M. Lovell 19 86&106Col [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell Pomeroy July 22
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling, July 22 1861. By Telegraph, from Monmouth, Ill 22 1861. My Company is full & want you to send passes & name the route immediately my men want to be off if not to your state I fear the will go elsewhere. OW Gamble Capt Pierpoint Guards 32ch254paid [page 2] OW Gamble Pomeroy Monmouth July 22
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling, July 22 1861. By Telegraph, from Monmouth, Ill 22 1861. My Company is full & want you to send passes & name the route immediately my men want to be off if not to your state I fear the will go elsewhere. OW Gamble Capt Pierpoint Guards 32ch254paid [page 2] OW Gamble Pomeroy Monmouth July 22
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 Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 2... By Telegraph, from Beverly 20... Telegram recd. I Regret that... Cannot visit Wheeling now... Found it necessary to... march to the Kanawha... complete our work and... establish your authority. GB McClellan Maj Genl. USA 8D8qpd
Adj't Genl. Wheat Wheeling July 20 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 20 1861. There is a part of a cavalry company here and they want to be mustered into the service & want forage for their horses must I give it to them? Jas Frazier Col 4th Va. V. 31 D 98 pd [page 2] Jas Frazier Clarksburg July 19
Adj't Genl. Wheat Wheeling July 20 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 20 1861. There is a part of a cavalry company here and they want to be mustered into the service & want forage for their horses must I give it to them? Jas Frazier Col 4th Va. V. 31 D 98 pd [page 2] Jas Frazier Clarksburg July 19
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 19 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 19 1861. Cavalry companies are coming here there will be five companies in a few days I would suggest you appoint some competent officer as Col & let him take charge of them as they arrive the sooner this is done the better. DT Hewes 41D133pd [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 19
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 19 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 19 1861. Cavalry companies are coming here there will be five companies in a few days I would suggest you appoint some competent officer as Col & let him take charge of them as they arrive the sooner this is done the better. DT Hewes 41D133pd [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 19
HH Boggess Care Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 19 1861. . By Telegraph, from Monmouth, Ill 1861. We are ready & must start Monday night will posses be here answer OW Gamble Capt. 13 ch 121 pd. [page 2] OW Gamble Monmouth July 19
HH Boggess Care Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 19 1861. . By Telegraph, from Monmouth, Ill 1861. We are ready & must start Monday night will posses be here answer OW Gamble Capt. 13 ch 121 pd. [page 2] OW Gamble Monmouth July 19
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 18th 1861. By Telegraph, from Pomeroy, O 18 1861. Wrote you yesterday Delay appointments until you receive my letter written today RCM Lovell 12w78&78coll [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell Pomeroy O. July 18
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 18th 1861. By Telegraph, from Pomeroy, O 18 1861. Wrote you yesterday Delay appointments until you receive my letter written today RCM Lovell 12w78&78coll [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell Pomeroy O. July 18
F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 18 1861. By Telegraph, from Fairmont, . 18 1861. Will you accept a three(3) years company raised in the state of Ohio any time within two (2) or Three(3) weeks answer D.M. Gang 21a68paid [page 2] D.M. Gang Fairmont July 18th 1861.
F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 18 1861. By Telegraph, from Fairmont, . 18 1861. Will you accept a three(3) years company raised in the state of Ohio any time within two (2) or Three(3) weeks answer D.M. Gang 21a68paid [page 2] D.M. Gang Fairmont July 18th 1861.
Genl. J.S. Wheat Wheeling July 17 1861. by Telegraph, from Clarksburg, 17 1860. I Sent a telegram to the Gov see him & render him any assistance you can. J.W. Moss, Col, 2d regt. VV 111d53 pd [page 2] Col. JW. Moss, Clarksburg, July 17
Genl. J.S. Wheat Wheeling July 17 1861. by Telegraph, from Clarksburg, 17 1860. I Sent a telegram to the Gov see him & render him any assistance you can. J.W. Moss, Col, 2d regt. VV 111d53 pd [page 2] Col. JW. Moss, Clarksburg, July 17
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 16 1860. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 1. 1860. Will please send me blank forms for morning field report, Morning campaign report also any other blanks belonging to the regiment it is impossible to get along without them. D.T, Hewes Col Cmdg Post 30 D95pd [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 16
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 16 1860. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 1. 1860. Will please send me blank forms for morning field report, Morning campaign report also any other blanks belonging to the regiment it is impossible to get along without them. D.T, Hewes Col Cmdg Post 30 D95pd [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 16
His Ex. FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 13 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg, 15 1860. Capt Hall of my regt will visit you today for the purpose of trying to get out he is the man that raised all the difficulty if you let him out it breaks my regiment for Gods sake hold him & reply him to me I have issued an order for an election on Saturday next. D.L. Hewes [David T. Hewes] Col 3rd Regt 22 cmdg 511D173pd [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 15
His Ex. FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 13 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg, 15 1860. Capt Hall of my regt will visit you today for the purpose of trying to get out he is the man that raised all the difficulty if you let him out it breaks my regiment for Gods sake hold him & reply him to me I have issued an order for an election on Saturday next. D.L. Hewes [David T. Hewes] Col 3rd Regt 22 cmdg 511D173pd [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 15
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Camp Near 1861. By Telegraph from Huttinsville 14 1861. Have been to Cheat river today. Enemy retreated to Staunton. I advise you to proceed with the political organization of the country up to this point. G. B. McClellan, Maj Gen USA 2/1 D 83 pd [page 2] Gen. McClellan Huttinsville July 14
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Camp Near 1861. By Telegraph from Huttinsville 14 1861. Have been to Cheat river today. Enemy retreated to Staunton. I advise you to proceed with the political organization of the country up to this point. G. B. McClellan, Maj Gen USA 2/1 D 83 pd [page 2] Gen. McClellan Huttinsville July 14
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 13 1861. By Telegraph, from Marietta, 13 1861. Are we to be furnished with rifles? JC Fell 7 Hw 50pd. [page 2] J.C. Fell Marietta July 13
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 13 1861. By Telegraph, from Marietta, 13 1861. Are we to be furnished with rifles? JC Fell 7 Hw 50pd. [page 2] J.C. Fell Marietta July 13
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 12 1861. The officers (field) chosen by the Captains & Lieutenants of the third regiment was elected or recommended by the officers present as fellows for colonel & Lieut. Col was unanimous Major Sweringen read all but three votes present which was cast for J G Foly. The vote J Q Lamb second major [page 2] was unanimous the only dissatisfaction is in Capt Halls Company who are not altogether satisfied with the majors who are here recommended D T. Hewes 15D230pd D.T. Hewes July 12
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 12 1861. The officers (field) chosen by the Captains & Lieutenants of the third regiment was elected or recommended by the officers present as fellows for colonel & Lieut. Col was unanimous Major Sweringen read all but three votes present which was cast for J G Foly. The vote J Q Lamb second major [page 2] was unanimous the only dissatisfaction is in Capt Halls Company who are not altogether satisfied with the majors who are here recommended D T. Hewes 15D230pd D.T. Hewes July 12
Daniel Lamb Cashr Wheeling July 12th 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 12 1860. Adams Express will deliver the ammunition will write particulars J. Harper QW35col Chgd to Gov. Pierpoints account [page 2] J. Harper July 12
Daniel Lamb Cashr Wheeling July 12th 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 12 1860. Adams Express will deliver the ammunition will write particulars J. Harper QW35col Chgd to Gov. Pierpoints account [page 2] J. Harper July 12
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 12. 1861. Pomeroy 12. 1861. Your letter satisfactory- Who are appointed Lieut Col. & Major R.C.M. Lovell 111G50&70Col
G N J Micah[?] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Rowlesburg 12 1860. Can Civil Officers act Officially without taking oath prescribed by Wheeling Convention if they do are their acts valid. J&A Brakeley 19s62pd [page 2] J&A Brakely [Brakeley] Rowlesburg July 12
G N J Micah[?] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Rowlesburg 12 1860. Can Civil Officers act Officially without taking oath prescribed by Wheeling Convention if they do are their acts valid. J&A Brakeley 19s62pd [page 2] J&A Brakely [Brakeley] Rowlesburg July 12
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Washington 12 1861. Congress adjourns Thursday and Senator will be bitterly opposed. Brown & Credentials not arrived. Send implications by first mail to Carlile. EM Norton 21 W 57&173 [page 2] E. M. Norton Washington July 12
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Washington 12 1861. Congress adjourns Thursday and Senator will be bitterly opposed. Brown & Credentials not arrived. Send implications by first mail to Carlile. EM Norton 21 W 57&173 [page 2] E. M. Norton Washington July 12
D. Lamb, Wheeling July 11 1861. By Telegraph, from Pittsburgh 11 1861. I will be over probably tomorrow to obtain ammunition. John Harker qw35coll [page 2] J. Harker July 11
D. Lamb, Wheeling July 11 1861. By Telegraph, from Pittsburgh 11 1861. I will be over probably tomorrow to obtain ammunition. John Harker qw35coll [page 2] J. Harker July 11
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph, from Parkersburg 10 1861. Money in special and individual deposit. If one other may shall I arrest Sheriff & take to Wheeling Jno List 18 q14pd. [page 2] John List July 10
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph, from Parkersburg 10 1861. Money in special and individual deposit. If one other may shall I arrest Sheriff & take to Wheeling Jno List 18 q14pd. [page 2] John List July 10
D. Lamb or WS Goshen Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph, from Monmouth, Ill 1861. See Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] or Genl. Kelly & say that Baggs Co will be in Wheeling twentieth 20 inst certain will this do? answer immidiately Thos Johnstin 23ch191pd [page 2] Thos. Johnstin Illinois July 10