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
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
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 21 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 21 1861. Ten or twelve of the best of the citizens of Tucker County are here I have conversed with them Tucker County is quiet send no more troops there one company there now Sam'l Crane 32W101col
Lieut Jenk Wheeling Sept 25 1861. By Telegraph from Marrietta 25 1861. Have been disappointed in not receiving funds & have not been able to purchase the horses when I do I will let you know W Craig Captain AQM 24HM106pd
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Bellaire " 15 1861. Capt W. Craig is absent no equipment of any kind in the Quarter Masters department W. Craig Capt & QM per Thornton 14j33pd
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 20 1861. By Telegraph from Gauley Bridge 19 via Gallipolis 20th 1861. It is impossible for me to make any change in the position of my forces at present. JD Cox BG Cmdg 17W78&137 Coll
Hon FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1862. By Telegraph from Raleigh 9 1862. I am informed that the members of Co F first Va Cavalry have selected W Angelo Powell formerly Engineer attached to Genl Rosecrans staff for their Captain Vice Wm A West dismissed. I have no official notice of Capt West's dismissal & my information of the action of the company is also irregular. their action of course only a recommendation of which you [page 2] will probably get notice by mail. I would not advise acting upon until you are satisfied that it is maturely considered. Capt Powell would make a good officer but I hear there is dissention within the company. JD Cox BGenl 100D305pd
Hon FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1862. By Telegraph from Raleigh 9 1862. I am informed that the members of Co F first Va Cavalry have selected W Angelo Powell formerly Engineer attached to Genl Rosecrans staff for their Captain Vice Wm A West dismissed. I have no official notice of Capt West's dismissal & my information of the action of the company is also irregular. their action of course only a recommendation of which you [page 2] will probably get notice by mail. I would not advise acting upon until you are satisfied that it is maturely considered. Capt Powell would make a good officer but I hear there is dissention within the company. JD Cox BGenl 100D305pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 15 1862. By Telegraph from Flat Top Mountain Va 14th 1862. The positions of the enemy are behind the East River Mountains and in the vicinity of Monroe Court House owing to the easiness of railroad communications his strength varies from time to time but is probably as great as our own a force of some three thousand men would probably answer [page 2] for defensive purposes in this valley if nothing above the vicinity of Gauley Bridge were to be held there is of course some danger that the enemy might throw an expedient like Jackson or the recent one in Tennessee but the long and difficult line of communication reduces the risk [page 3] their recruiting can be done in the usual way & their discipline & efficiency will be promoted by removing them from the neighborhood of homes JD Cox, Maj 75H302pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 15 1862. By Telegraph from Flat Top Mountain Va 14th 1862. The positions of the enemy are behind the East River Mountains and in the vicinity of Monroe Court House owing to the easiness of railroad communications his strength varies from time to time but is probably as great as our own a force of some three thousand men would probably answer [page 2] for defensive purposes in this valley if nothing above the vicinity of Gauley Bridge were to be held there is of course some danger that the enemy might throw an expedient like Jackson or the recent one in Tennessee but the long and difficult line of communication reduces the risk [page 3] their recruiting can be done in the usual way & their discipline & efficiency will be promoted by removing them from the neighborhood of homes JD Cox, Maj 75H302pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 15 1862. By Telegraph from Flat Top Mountain Va 14th 1862. The positions of the enemy are behind the East River Mountains and in the vicinity of Monroe Court House owing to the easiness of railroad communications his strength varies from time to time but is probably as great as our own a force of some three thousand men would probably answer [page 2] for defensive purposes in this valley if nothing above the vicinity of Gauley Bridge were to be held there is of course some danger that the enemy might throw an expedient like Jackson or the recent one in Tennessee but the long and difficult line of communication reduces the risk [page 3] their recruiting can be done in the usual way & their discipline & efficiency will be promoted by removing them from the neighborhood of homes JD Cox, Maj 75H302pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 7 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 7 1862. Please have for me when I reach Wheeling as complete a statement of the present position & force of all our troops in Western Va Infantry Cavalry & artillery & their Condition in all respects so that my stop at Wheeling may be very brief I shall reach there tomorrow [page 2] if no accident occurs Yours JD Cox Maj Genl 52G125pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 7 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 7 1862. Please have for me when I reach Wheeling as complete a statement of the present position & force of all our troops in Western Va Infantry Cavalry & artillery & their Condition in all respects so that my stop at Wheeling may be very brief I shall reach there tomorrow [page 2] if no accident occurs Yours JD Cox Maj Genl 52G125pd
Hon. F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Jany 8th 1863. By Telegraph from Marietta 8th 1863. The Eighth Va. Reg't is not ordered out of the district, but simply to another part of it. J.D. Cox Maj Gen 7Hm74pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 1862. By Telegraph from Flat Top 1862. the request that Maj Halls resignation been accepted has been sent to the Head quarters army of Va it will be doubley complied with JD Cox Brig Genl Comdg 25D80pd
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 Oct 14 1862. By Telegraph from Gallipolis 14 1862. How many troops in your vicinity can be spared for concentration at Clarksburg please give the list of those not really needed as railroad guards &c JD Cox Maj Genl 26Hm114pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 16 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 16 1862. If the report from Parkersburg is correct of the outrages of the bushwhackers in Wirt county decided measures should be taken to throw a force into that section adequate to Crush them out what is the fact? Advise me quick accompanied by your suggestions RM Corwine Maj & ADC 44W166coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 20 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 20 1861. via Piedmont We are here to escort the mustering officer to Greenland he is not here when will he be here. Answer quick A.A. Corrello 1st Lieut Greenland Guards 19.W.76Col.
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feby 1 1862. . By Telegraph from Sutton Va 1 1862. . An election was held in Clay Co for state Senator would a man with thirty eight majority be entitled to his seat in the senate answer telegraph JM Corley
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1862. I have formed the acquaintance of Dr. Gilles here of the first 1st Va who is willing to take the place of assistant second 2nd surgeon in this regiment I will write tomorrow in full your's A.S. Core 35DE194pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 12 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek, 12 1862. Is West Virginia Received A.S. Core Col Comdg Post 4Bn40pd
Adjt Genl Wheat Wheeling Sept 28 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 28 1861. I shipped thirty six horses to Webster this morning please send duplicate receipts no blankets arrived as yet please answer dispatches of yesterday J L Conley Post QM 23q59pd
Adjt Genl Wheat Wheeling Sept 28 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 27 1861. Shall I furnish companies belonging to Genl Hildebrand's regiment with tents & rations J L. Conley Post QM 139 49pd
Gov F H Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 26 1862. By Telegraph from Beverly 26 1862. A squad of capt Hagan's co a first Va cavalry have just captured capt Parker B Crossman Brigade commissary and Lieut Jame's McGee acting asst QM to Jenkins also one Private of Imboden's J Combs 2nd Va Comdg Post 33De104pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 4 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. The Three 3 ladies claim that you paid their fares to Grafton but only two 2 had their tickets the other one said you took her ticket with her permit. Conductor charges her fare. If you paid it I wish to refund Please answer L.R. Cofran
His Excy Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1862. By Telegraph from Headquarters 16th Va Regt Camp Peirpoint Via Alexandria 1862. The officers of my regiment have unanimously asked the appointment of Capt Gwynne as Lieut Col the papers are on the way to you send me a good major at once Jas T. Close Col 16th Va Regt 31W77&268ColChg
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 30 1862. By Telegraph from Alexandria 30 1862. Regt mustered complete Maj Vincent says telegraph him to muster me as Colonel being necessary for regiment Jas T Close Col 16th Va Vols 17G49pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 26 By Telegraph from New York 26 1861. Has Col JD Williamson your authority to raise men here for a western Virginia Brigade & will any arrangements we make with him as to such companies be all right? WT Wornall Floyd Clarkson C Huggins 31G8spd [page 2] Answered
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 26 By Telegraph from New York 26 1861. Has Col JD Williamson your authority to raise men here for a western Virginia Brigade & will any arrangements we make with him as to such companies be all right? WT Wornall Floyd Clarkson C Huggins 31G8spd [page 2] Answered
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 7 1863. By Telegraph from Murfreesboro 7 1863. Are the rebels in Force can I reach Wheeling in time to assist Leonard Clark Anderson Cavalry 3D85pd
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
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 10 1861. By Telegraph from Mountain Cove 10 1861. I sent a despatch today to adjt Wheat Wheeling Concerning clothing will you please answer it as he is absent I understand JG Chandler Capt & AQM 22D71pd
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 Oct 3rd 1862. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 3 1862. I am here to buy Goods will it be safe to take them to Morgantown Please answer respectfully DH Chadwick St. Lawrence Hotel 18G51pd
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 New Creek 4 1863. Has Parkersburg Convention been postponed Jas Caskaden 6Bv40pd [page 2] Better not let the Battery go to Ohio from the within information then F. H. Peirpoint
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from New Creek 4 1863. Has Parkersburg Convention been postponed Jas Caskaden 6Bv40pd [page 2] Better not let the Battery go to Ohio from the within information then F. H. Peirpoint
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 17 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17 1861. Not poll books enough for this county send twenty nine (29) more you sent by me but seventy five they want one hundred & four (104). Jno S. Carlile 24w77Col
Recd June 22nd 12 m. Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling June 22nd 1861. By Telegraph, from Benwood 22 1861. Send writ for electing two 2 delegates for Hampshire to O D Downey Grafton today or tomorrow also send writ to me for senator & delegate from Lewis &c at same time Carlile [page 2] L.S. Carlile Jun 22
Recd June 22nd 12 m. Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling June 22nd 1861. By Telegraph, from Benwood 22 1861. Send writ for electing two 2 delegates for Hampshire to O D Downey Grafton today or tomorrow also send writ to me for senator & delegate from Lewis &c at same time Carlile [page 2] L.S. Carlile Jun 22
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 6 1862. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 6 1862. Will you telegraph Gov Curtin to dissuade Stevens by dispatch from any amendments am delayed until Eleven oclock Campbell. 18w51&3col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 18 1861. By Telegraph from Washington DC 1861. The Government desires to know immediately whether a requisition for the whole or a part of the uniformed militia or home guards of your state for temporary service would seriously retard or embarrass the enrollment & organization of the volunteer force now being enrolled for three 3 years or during the war the exigencies of the public service may require the utmost promptitude on your part. Please answer by telegraph and state your views Simon Cameron. 72G159pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 20 1861. We may avoid all necessary foreign militia urge the speedy organization of volunteers Do nothing in regard to temporary forces unless a formal requisition is made by the president Simon Cameron Secy War 29G73pd
His Excy F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov of Va. Wheeling Oct 17 1861. By Telegraph from Louisville " 16 1861. It will be impossible for me to stop at Wheeling on my return I will be in Cincinnati tomorrow evening at Six (6) PM & will be glad to see you. Simon Cameron 31L170pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 10 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 10 1861. You may raise & organize five batteries of artillery of six guns each four 4 to be six pounders and two twelve 12 pounders one hundred thirty men to each company as soon as organized to be placed under control of Genl Rosecrans we prefer independent batteries to [page 2] regiments of artillery will arrange today to give you two thousand of the guns at Bellair do you want us to furnish the artillery guns answer immediately Simon Cameron Secy war 73 G161
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 10 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 10 1861. You may raise & organize five batteries of artillery of six guns each four 4 to be six pounders and two twelve 12 pounders one hundred thirty men to each company as soon as organized to be placed under control of Genl Rosecrans we prefer independent batteries to [page 2] regiments of artillery will arrange today to give you two thousand of the guns at Bellair do you want us to furnish the artillery guns answer immediately Simon Cameron Secy war 73 G161
Gov Pierpont Wheeling Nov 25 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 25 1861. Sir. It is found by experience that competition by agents of states authorized to purchase arms in competition with agents of the gov't is highly detrimental to the public service as it advances prices both to the states & the US the loss of which may ultimately fall upon the general govt to arrest this competition you [page 2] are request [scratched out] respectfully requested to withdraw all agents from the purchase of arms in order that the govt of the US may make all such purchases with the greatest possible economy & remove the present inducement for speculators to withhold arms from the service the arms will be distributed to the troops of the several states as soon as rec'd Simon Cameron Secy War 111G247pd
Gov Pierpont Wheeling Nov 25 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 25 1861. Sir. It is found by experience that competition by agents of states authorized to purchase arms in competition with agents of the gov't is highly detrimental to the public service as it advances prices both to the states & the US the loss of which may ultimately fall upon the general govt to arrest this competition you [page 2] are request [scratched out] respectfully requested to withdraw all agents from the purchase of arms in order that the govt of the US may make all such purchases with the greatest possible economy & remove the present inducement for speculators to withhold arms from the service the arms will be distributed to the troops of the several states as soon as rec'd Simon Cameron Secy War 111G247pd
F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 2nd 1861. Gov. Va. By Telegraph, from Washington, 2nd 1861. You are at liberty to publish the letter. Simon Cameron Secy of War. 8.935pd [page 2] Hon. S. Cameron Secy War July 2nd 1861
F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 2nd 1861. Gov. Va. By Telegraph, from Washington, 2nd 1861. You are at liberty to publish the letter. Simon Cameron Secy of War. 8.935pd [page 2] Hon. S. Cameron Secy War July 2nd 1861
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 19 1862. By Telegraph from Phillipi 18 1862. Sir, it is of the utmost importance to us that you should be here on the twentieth 20th inst can you come dispatch us an answer. a Hack and military escort will await you at Webster in the morning of that day or at such other time previous as you will signify to us 44 Spencer Dayton, Lewis Wilson D.J. Byron 55Gr170pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus 13 1861. We'll sent two 2 Companies of cavalry and four 4 of infantry as soon as possible our regiments are organizing as rapidly as possible for defence of Western Virginia Your permit for raising regiments from Ohio Embarrasses us severely causes much delay one Regiment at Athens would be about full but for Mr. Constable interference and enticing men for his Regiment for Virginia it injures the [page 2] cause greatly & will not help Virginia but only postpone assistance from Ohio Gov Dickinson gone to Washington CP Buckingshaw AG 83D269pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus 13 1861. We'll sent two 2 Companies of cavalry and four 4 of infantry as soon as possible our regiments are organizing as rapidly as possible for defence of Western Virginia Your permit for raising regiments from Ohio Embarrasses us severely causes much delay one Regiment at Athens would be about full but for Mr. Constable interference and enticing men for his Regiment for Virginia it injures the [page 2] cause greatly & will not help Virginia but only postpone assistance from Ohio Gov Dickinson gone to Washington CP Buckingshaw AG 83D269pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus 13 1861. Will send 2 Regiments as soon as transportation can be had of quartermaster Dickinson gw Dennison gone to Washington CP Buckingham, Ajt Gen 19D77pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 5 1862. By Telegraph from Washington, 5 1862. Sir the following has this day been issued ordered first that a draft of three thousand[crossed out] hundred thousand men be immediately called into the service of the united states to serve for nine 9 months unless sooner discharged the secretary of war will assign the quota's to the states and establish regulations for the drafts that's if any state shall not by the 18th of august furnish [page 2](Conlusion from part 1st) Wheeling Aug 1862. the quota of the additional three hundred thousand vol's authorized by Law the deficiency of volunteers in states will also be made up by special drafts from the militia the secretary of war will establish regulations for that purpose Instructions will be sent in a few day's the whole number of troops sent by the several states will be estimated [page 3](conclusion from part 2cd) Wheeling Aug 1862 and appointed & any supplies furnished by a state above its proportionate will be credited to that draft By order of Secy of War C.P. Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 137B614pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 5 1862. By Telegraph from Washington, 5 1862. Sir the following has this day been issued ordered first that a draft of three thousand[crossed out] hundred thousand men be immediately called into the service of the united states to serve for nine 9 months unless sooner discharged the secretary of war will assign the quota's to the states and establish regulations for the drafts that's if any state shall not by the 18th of august furnish [page 2](Conlusion from part 1st) Wheeling Aug 1862. the quota of the additional three hundred thousand vol's authorized by Law the deficiency of volunteers in states will also be made up by special drafts from the militia the secretary of war will establish regulations for that purpose Instructions will be sent in a few day's the whole number of troops sent by the several states will be estimated [page 3](conclusion from part 2cd) Wheeling Aug 1862 and appointed & any supplies furnished by a state above its proportionate will be credited to that draft By order of Secy of War C.P. Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 137B614pd
His Excy F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 18 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 18 1862. 12.10 am Required to fill up your regiments in the field August thirteenth 13 eighteen hundred and sixty two 1862. five thousand five hundred eight three 5583 men. C.P. Buckingham Brig Genl & A.A.G. 23.B.102pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 4 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 4 1862. Sir Recruits for old regits will continue & advance pay & bounty will be paid until further order's by order of secy of war CP Buckingham, Brig Genl & AAG 24B166pd
F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 8 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 7 1862. 9. pm. You are requested to raise as soon as practicable for the United States service for three 3 years or during the war two 2 regiments of Volunteer Infantry being a part of your quota under the call of the President. C.P. Buckingham Brig Genl A.A.G. 43P182pd
Hon FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 9 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 8 1862. 3.43 pm Order's have been sent today by telegraph to mustering officer to pay bounty. Same bounty applies to men going into old regiments. By order of Secy of War CP. Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 28B122pd
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 19 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 19 1862. Sir, Please state first how many new regiments you have commenced under the Presidents last call for volunteers. Second how many of these are full. Third how many men are required to fill balance & how long will require to raise them. Fourth how many regiments [page 2] have gone to the field please answer by twelve tomorrow CP Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 57B238pd
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 19 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 19 1862. Sir, Please state first how many new regiments you have commenced under the Presidents last call for volunteers. Second how many of these are full. Third how many men are required to fill balance & how long will require to raise them. Fourth how many regiments [page 2] have gone to the field please answer by twelve tomorrow CP Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 57B238pd
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 1 4.15 pm 1862. You are authorized to raise a company to relieve that of the fifteenth regt but the men must be lawful age. By order of the Secy of War C.P. Buckingham, B.G. & AAG 28G71pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 5 1862. By Telegraph from Washington, 5 1862. Sir the following has this day been issued ordered first that a draft of three thousand[crossed out] hundred thousand men be immediately called into the service of the united states to serve for nine 9 months unless sooner discharged the secretary of war will assign the quota's to the states and establish regulations for the drafts that's if any state shall not by the 18th of august furnish [page 2](Conlusion from part 1st) Wheeling Aug 1862. the quota of the additional three hundred thousand vol's authorized by Law the deficiency of volunteers in states will also be made up by special drafts from the militia the secretary of war will establish regulations for that purpose Instructions will be sent in a few day's the whole number of troops sent by the several states will be estimated [page 3](conclusion from part 2cd) Wheeling Aug 1862 and appointed & any supplies furnished by a state above its proportionate will be credited to that draft By order of Secy of War C.P. Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 137B614pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 5 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 5 1862. applications for men in field to officer new recruits are so numerous that great inconvenience and injury to the service must ensue if all are granted some general rule will be adopted soon & made known by order of Secy of War CP Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 43B182pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 13 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 13 " 1862. Sir. You are requested to notify this Dept as soon as possible how many volunteers are enlisted at twelve o'clock under the call of July second for three hundred thousand If you cannot give the exact figures give as close an approximation as possible the information is wanted for making some estimations. By order of [page 2] Secy of war CP Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 59G133pd 1 8 18_ _
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 13 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 13 " 1862. Sir. You are requested to notify this Dept as soon as possible how many volunteers are enlisted at twelve o'clock under the call of July second for three hundred thousand If you cannot give the exact figures give as close an approximation as possible the information is wanted for making some estimations. By order of [page 2] Secy of war CP Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 59G133pd 1 8 18_ _
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 14 1862. By Telegraph from War Dept Washington 11 am 14 1862. Sir. If you have not reported the number of volunteers in reply to my telegram of yesterday please do so today as reports are wanted immediately to determine important questions. by order of Secy of War C.P. Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 36G87pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 18 1862. By Telegraph from Washn . 18 1862. appointment of Maj Darr has been made and sent by mail CP Buckingham Brig Genl and AAG 11B70pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 2 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 2 1862. You are authorized to raise the battery of artillery as requested by your telegram of yesterday by order C.P. Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 18G51pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 9 1862. By Telegraph from Washn 9 1862. Your Quota of three hundred thousand (300,000) militia is four thousand six hundred & fifty four (4654) regulations for draft will be forwarded to-day by order of[crossed out] Secy of War CP Buckingham Brig Genl & A.A.G. 27Qwchg adjt Genls Ofs B
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Pt Pleasant 14 1862. Capt CW Nunehn aqm at Gallipolis will furnish our militia what we need on your order Geo C. Bruyer, Brig Gen Cmdg Militia 18W164col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 27 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 27 1862. Rebels are stripping Union men of Mason of horses our cavalry have taken twenty five horses which is placed in hands of our regiment to be disposed of as you may direct answer immediately they are much needed by the second Va cavalry Wm R Brown Col 5th Va Vols 43Hm182pd
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
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 Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 15 1861. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 15 1861. The ordnance Dept supplies blankets A. Boyd Capt & AQM 5G35pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg, 20 1862. The company is eighty four (84) strong can it be accepted as cavalry we wish to swear in on Friday can we answer immediately Lot Bowen 23D74pd
FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Govnr. Wheeling Dec 17 8 pm 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17th 1862. Send me immediately ninety (90) french Carbines fifty eight (58) Caliber ninety (90) Cartridge & ninety (90) cap boxes ninety (90) straps. I have marching orders for Sutton Can you send them at once if so I will wait for them answer Lot Bowen Capt 3rd Va Cavalry 37Dc116pd [page 2] I want the French rifles and all other articles you have to fill the within requisition F.H. Peirpoint Respectfully Ret. to Gov F.H. Pierpoint The rifles belong to you and are only on Store here. I can furnish the accoutrements. Capt. Lot Bowen has Eighty eight Breech Loading carbines on the way here from the Frankfort arsenal & they will be forwarded to him as soon as received A.R. Buffington Lt. & Chf. of Ordnance West. Va, Jn J Mabhett Brown Chf. Clk. Ord Off. Wheeling Va Dec. 18/62
FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Govnr. Wheeling Dec 17 8 pm 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17th 1862. Send me immediately ninety (90) french Carbines fifty eight (58) Caliber ninety (90) Cartridge & ninety (90) cap boxes ninety (90) straps. I have marching orders for Sutton Can you send them at once if so I will wait for them answer Lot Bowen Capt 3rd Va Cavalry 37Dc116pd [page 2] I want the French rifles and all other articles you have to fill the within requisition F.H. Peirpoint Respectfully Ret. to Gov F.H. Pierpoint The rifles belong to you and are only on Store here. I can furnish the accoutrements. Capt. Lot Bowen has Eighty eight Breech Loading carbines on the way here from the Frankfort arsenal & they will be forwarded to him as soon as received A.R. Buffington Lt. & Chf. of Ordnance West. Va, Jn J Mabhett Brown Chf. Clk. Ord Off. Wheeling Va Dec. 18/62
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 5 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 5 1862. Please telegraph at once Secy War to remove Col Campbell from Williamsburg & put such force there as will restore unionists to their homes & remove Letcher & Davis men appointed by Campbell to office answer Lemuel J. Bowden G. F. Watson 37G89pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph form Beverly . . 1861. Have Prisoners Dorsett and company arrived if so have they a trunk in company marked C.S.F. with white cover if so detain it & examine all baggage. If they have left for Columbus a telegraph same to Gov. Dennison Answer W.K. Bosley Col Comdg Post.
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Mch 31 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 31 1862. The circuit court for Wirt County begins on Thursday next third of April. I have just been informed that there are no troops there. Since the shooting of the Sheriff of Pleasants the attorneys & suitors feel insecure without protection. Can you not get an order by Col Rathbone to have a company at Wirt CH on the first day of court to continue until it adjourns. A.I. Boreman 67W221col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 186. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 8 186. Are we to have no aid the enemy in force at Cairo yesterday & burnt railroad bridge Is Genl Roberts doing nothing there is great wrong somewhere AJ Boreman 28W122&122coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 13 1861. By Telegraph from Catlettsburg 12 1861. Via Portsmouth 13 A rebel force said to be five thousand is near Ceredo attack expected tonight about six hundred men soldiers & citizens comprises our force will stand at this place being the strongest position Wm M Bolles Colonel 2nd Va Vols Cav 33W228col'
Gov. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mrch 4 1863. By Telegraph from New Creek 4 1863. Have you shipped those arm's to me yet please answer John Bogg's 100W40pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 2 1863. By Telegraph from Sutton Va 2 1863. I have commenced collecting need stronger force at Sutton have at least two 2 companies infantry sent immediately FC Boggs IBC 17W56coll
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 Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feb 6 1862. By Telegraph from Fairmont 6 1862. Capt Nay is returning Captured guns to secessionists JW Boggess 8A35pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 10 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington, 10 1861. Please notify Jesse Shaw that his wife is not expected to live answer F W Boggess 13Wi31pd
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 Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 27th 1862. By Telegraph from Washington, 27 1862. The president has strongly assured us of his desire to sign the bill if he can we are hopeful but not sanguine. Willey & Blair 22G59pd
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
