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- Identifier:
- ptp_0959
- Date:
- 1863/05/01
- Sender:
- Schenck, Robert C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- [In pencil at top of first page] Genl Lightburn Mannington Following Message just recd [Telegram Body] Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 1 1863. the Following Dispatch has just been recd from Genl Schenck to whom as well as the President I have sent the several dispatches recd from you & others relative to the threatened invasion of our state. Baltimore to Gov AG Curtin I have no respect[crossed out] report that Union troops have been repulsed any where except at Fairmont between [page 2] [on reverse] Gen Lightburn I send for your information the enclosed dispatches FH Peirpoint [page 3] (2) Grafton & Wheeling where a party two 2 days ago guarding the Bridge over the Monongahela were driven off by largely superior numbers & the bridge destroyed other bridges near Littleton & Benton have also been burned the enemy are now around Clarksburg where Col Mulligan has gone to the Releif of Genl Roberts and whose I expect their combined [page 4] (3) forces to drive & defeat the Rebels I hold Grafton & occupy all the Rail Road from here to that point the only serious damage on the line having been the burning of the Bridge over the Youghogheny which has already been rebuilt & was crossed this morning by cars & troops I have no reliable information of any invasion of Pennsylvania [page 5] (4) I have heard of the rebel force at Morgantown & am not certain whether they are there yet or now down near the Rail Road west of Grafton or crossed over to Join the others near Clarksburg. The wild panic at Wheeling & at Pittsburgh has been to me all along unaccountable please pass this telegram on to Gov Pierpoint I find by report from Genl Kelley [page 6] (5) that the governor was entirely mistaken about seven thousand Rebels at Mannington I wish troops at Wheeling instead of sticking to the town would go out or send out & look along the Rail Road to help stop the mischief ir any still going on west of Grafton besides about forty five hundred [page 7] (6) troops of all arms with Roberts & Wilkinson at Clarksburg I have sent westward into the invaded district over six thousand 600 all I want & some cooperation from the direction of Penna & the Ohio river to beat & capture the enemy completely if he does not escape by Ca[crossed out] Clarksburg &Co[crossed out] at [page 8] (7) once Robt. C. Schenk Maj Genl Comdg 349W703& 1486coll[crossed out]. [In pencil at bottom of telegram] sent for information of Gen Lightburn 370W545/ Jos Darr Maj & [?] Com
- Identifier:
- ptp_0958
- Date:
- 1863/05/01
- Sender:
- Schenck, Robert C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- [In pencil at top of first page] Genl Lightburn Mannington Following Message just recd [Telegram Body] Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 1 1863. the Following Dispatch has just been recd from Genl Schenck to whom as well as the President I have sent the several dispatches recd from you & others relative to the threatened invasion of our state. Baltimore to Gov AG Curtin I have no respect[crossed out] report that Union troops have been repulsed any where except at Fairmont between [page 2] [on reverse] Gen Lightburn I send for your information the enclosed dispatches FH Peirpoint [page 3] (2) Grafton & Wheeling where a party two 2 days ago guarding the Bridge over the Monongahela were driven off by largely superior numbers & the bridge destroyed other bridges near Littleton & Benton have also been burned the enemy are now around Clarksburg where Col Mulligan has gone to the Releif of Genl Roberts and whose I expect their combined [page 4] (3) forces to drive & defeat the Rebels I hold Grafton & occupy all the Rail Road from here to that point the only serious damage on the line having been the burning of the Bridge over the Youghogheny which has already been rebuilt & was crossed this morning by cars & troops I have no reliable information of any invasion of Pennsylvania [page 5] (4) I have heard of the rebel force at Morgantown & am not certain whether they are there yet or now down near the Rail Road west of Grafton or crossed over to Join the others near Clarksburg. The wild panic at Wheeling & at Pittsburgh has been to me all along unaccountable please pass this telegram on to Gov Pierpoint I find by report from Genl Kelley [page 6] (5) that the governor was entirely mistaken about seven thousand Rebels at Mannington I wish troops at Wheeling instead of sticking to the town would go out or send out & look along the Rail Road to help stop the mischief ir any still going on west of Grafton besides about forty five hundred [page 7] (6) troops of all arms with Roberts & Wilkinson at Clarksburg I have sent westward into the invaded district over six thousand 600 all I want & some cooperation from the direction of Penna & the Ohio river to beat & capture the enemy completely if he does not escape by Ca[crossed out] Clarksburg &Co[crossed out] at [page 8] (7) once Robt. C. Schenk Maj Genl Comdg 349W703& 1486coll[crossed out]. [In pencil at bottom of telegram] sent for information of Gen Lightburn 370W545/ Jos Darr Maj & [?] Com
- Identifier:
- ptp_0957
- Date:
- 1863/05/01
- Sender:
- Schenck, Robert C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- [In pencil at top of first page] Genl Lightburn Mannington Following Message just recd [Telegram Body] Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 1 1863. the Following Dispatch has just been recd from Genl Schenck to whom as well as the President I have sent the several dispatches recd from you & others relative to the threatened invasion of our state. Baltimore to Gov AG Curtin I have no respect[crossed out] report that Union troops have been repulsed any where except at Fairmont between [page 2] [on reverse] Gen Lightburn I send for your information the enclosed dispatches FH Peirpoint [page 3] (2) Grafton & Wheeling where a party two 2 days ago guarding the Bridge over the Monongahela were driven off by largely superior numbers & the bridge destroyed other bridges near Littleton & Benton have also been burned the enemy are now around Clarksburg where Col Mulligan has gone to the Releif of Genl Roberts and whose I expect their combined [page 4] (3) forces to drive & defeat the Rebels I hold Grafton & occupy all the Rail Road from here to that point the only serious damage on the line having been the burning of the Bridge over the Youghogheny which has already been rebuilt & was crossed this morning by cars & troops I have no reliable information of any invasion of Pennsylvania [page 5] (4) I have heard of the rebel force at Morgantown & am not certain whether they are there yet or now down near the Rail Road west of Grafton or crossed over to Join the others near Clarksburg. The wild panic at Wheeling & at Pittsburgh has been to me all along unaccountable please pass this telegram on to Gov Pierpoint I find by report from Genl Kelley [page 6] (5) that the governor was entirely mistaken about seven thousand Rebels at Mannington I wish troops at Wheeling instead of sticking to the town would go out or send out & look along the Rail Road to help stop the mischief ir any still going on west of Grafton besides about forty five hundred [page 7] (6) troops of all arms with Roberts & Wilkinson at Clarksburg I have sent westward into the invaded district over six thousand 600 all I want & some cooperation from the direction of Penna & the Ohio river to beat & capture the enemy completely if he does not escape by Ca[crossed out] Clarksburg &Co[crossed out] at [page 8] (7) once Robt. C. Schenk Maj Genl Comdg 349W703& 1486coll[crossed out]. [In pencil at bottom of telegram] sent for information of Gen Lightburn 370W545/ Jos Darr Maj & [?] Com
- Identifier:
- ptp_0956
- Date:
- 1863/05/01
- Sender:
- Schenck, Robert C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- [In pencil at top of first page] Genl Lightburn Mannington Following Message just recd [Telegram Body] Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 1 1863. the Following Dispatch has just been recd from Genl Schenck to whom as well as the President I have sent the several dispatches recd from you & others relative to the threatened invasion of our state. Baltimore to Gov AG Curtin I have no respect[crossed out] report that Union troops have been repulsed any where except at Fairmont between [page 2] [on reverse] Gen Lightburn I send for your information the enclosed dispatches FH Peirpoint [page 3] (2) Grafton & Wheeling where a party two 2 days ago guarding the Bridge over the Monongahela were driven off by largely superior numbers & the bridge destroyed other bridges near Littleton & Benton have also been burned the enemy are now around Clarksburg where Col Mulligan has gone to the Releif of Genl Roberts and whose I expect their combined [page 4] (3) forces to drive & defeat the Rebels I hold Grafton & occupy all the Rail Road from here to that point the only serious damage on the line having been the burning of the Bridge over the Youghogheny which has already been rebuilt & was crossed this morning by cars & troops I have no reliable information of any invasion of Pennsylvania [page 5] (4) I have heard of the rebel force at Morgantown & am not certain whether they are there yet or now down near the Rail Road west of Grafton or crossed over to Join the others near Clarksburg. The wild panic at Wheeling & at Pittsburgh has been to me all along unaccountable please pass this telegram on to Gov Pierpoint I find by report from Genl Kelley [page 6] (5) that the governor was entirely mistaken about seven thousand Rebels at Mannington I wish troops at Wheeling instead of sticking to the town would go out or send out & look along the Rail Road to help stop the mischief ir any still going on west of Grafton besides about forty five hundred [page 7] (6) troops of all arms with Roberts & Wilkinson at Clarksburg I have sent westward into the invaded district over six thousand 600 all I want & some cooperation from the direction of Penna & the Ohio river to beat & capture the enemy completely if he does not escape by Ca[crossed out] Clarksburg &Co[crossed out] at [page 8] (7) once Robt. C. Schenk Maj Genl Comdg 349W703& 1486coll[crossed out]. [In pencil at bottom of telegram] sent for information of Gen Lightburn 370W545/ Jos Darr Maj & [?] Com
- Identifier:
- ptp_0955
- Date:
- 1863/05/01
- Sender:
- Schenck, Robert C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- [In pencil at top of first page] Genl Lightburn Mannington Following Message just recd [Telegram Body] Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 1 1863. the Following Dispatch has just been recd from Genl Schenck to whom as well as the President I have sent the several dispatches recd from you & others relative to the threatened invasion of our state. Baltimore to Gov AG Curtin I have no respect[crossed out] report that Union troops have been repulsed any where except at Fairmont between [page 2] [on reverse] Gen Lightburn I send for your information the enclosed dispatches FH Peirpoint [page 3] (2) Grafton & Wheeling where a party two 2 days ago guarding the Bridge over the Monongahela were driven off by largely superior numbers & the bridge destroyed other bridges near Littleton & Benton have also been burned the enemy are now around Clarksburg where Col Mulligan has gone to the Releif of Genl Roberts and whose I expect their combined [page 4] (3) forces to drive & defeat the Rebels I hold Grafton & occupy all the Rail Road from here to that point the only serious damage on the line having been the burning of the Bridge over the Youghogheny which has already been rebuilt & was crossed this morning by cars & troops I have no reliable information of any invasion of Pennsylvania [page 5] (4) I have heard of the rebel force at Morgantown & am not certain whether they are there yet or now down near the Rail Road west of Grafton or crossed over to Join the others near Clarksburg. The wild panic at Wheeling & at Pittsburgh has been to me all along unaccountable please pass this telegram on to Gov Pierpoint I find by report from Genl Kelley [page 6] (5) that the governor was entirely mistaken about seven thousand Rebels at Mannington I wish troops at Wheeling instead of sticking to the town would go out or send out & look along the Rail Road to help stop the mischief ir any still going on west of Grafton besides about forty five hundred [page 7] (6) troops of all arms with Roberts & Wilkinson at Clarksburg I have sent westward into the invaded district over six thousand 600 all I want & some cooperation from the direction of Penna & the Ohio river to beat & capture the enemy completely if he does not escape by Ca[crossed out] Clarksburg &Co[crossed out] at [page 8] (7) once Robt. C. Schenk Maj Genl Comdg 349W703& 1486coll[crossed out]. [In pencil at bottom of telegram] sent for information of Gen Lightburn 370W545/ Jos Darr Maj & [?] Com
- Identifier:
- ptp_0954
- Date:
- 1863/05/01
- Sender:
- Schenck, Robert C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- [In pencil at top of first page] Genl Lightburn Mannington Following Message just recd [Telegram Body] Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 1 1863. the Following Dispatch has just been recd from Genl Schenck to whom as well as the President I have sent the several dispatches recd from you & others relative to the threatened invasion of our state. Baltimore to Gov AG Curtin I have no respect[crossed out] report that Union troops have been repulsed any where except at Fairmont between [page 2] [on reverse] Gen Lightburn I send for your information the enclosed dispatches FH Peirpoint [page 3] (2) Grafton & Wheeling where a party two 2 days ago guarding the Bridge over the Monongahela were driven off by largely superior numbers & the bridge destroyed other bridges near Littleton & Benton have also been burned the enemy are now around Clarksburg where Col Mulligan has gone to the Releif of Genl Roberts and whose I expect their combined [page 4] (3) forces to drive & defeat the Rebels I hold Grafton & occupy all the Rail Road from here to that point the only serious damage on the line having been the burning of the Bridge over the Youghogheny which has already been rebuilt & was crossed this morning by cars & troops I have no reliable information of any invasion of Pennsylvania [page 5] (4) I have heard of the rebel force at Morgantown & am not certain whether they are there yet or now down near the Rail Road west of Grafton or crossed over to Join the others near Clarksburg. The wild panic at Wheeling & at Pittsburgh has been to me all along unaccountable please pass this telegram on to Gov Pierpoint I find by report from Genl Kelley [page 6] (5) that the governor was entirely mistaken about seven thousand Rebels at Mannington I wish troops at Wheeling instead of sticking to the town would go out or send out & look along the Rail Road to help stop the mischief ir any still going on west of Grafton besides about forty five hundred [page 7] (6) troops of all arms with Roberts & Wilkinson at Clarksburg I have sent westward into the invaded district over six thousand 600 all I want & some cooperation from the direction of Penna & the Ohio river to beat & capture the enemy completely if he does not escape by Ca[crossed out] Clarksburg &Co[crossed out] at [page 8] (7) once Robt. C. Schenk Maj Genl Comdg 349W703& 1486coll[crossed out]. [In pencil at bottom of telegram] sent for information of Gen Lightburn 370W545/ Jos Darr Maj & [?] Com
- Identifier:
- ptp_0953
- Date:
- 1863/05/01
- Sender:
- Schenck, Robert C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- [In pencil at top of first page] Genl Lightburn Mannington Following Message just recd [Telegram Body] Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 1 1863. the Following Dispatch has just been recd from Genl Schenck to whom as well as the President I have sent the several dispatches recd from you & others relative to the threatened invasion of our state. Baltimore to Gov AG Curtin I have no respect[crossed out] report that Union troops have been repulsed any where except at Fairmont between [page 2] [on reverse] Gen Lightburn I send for your information the enclosed dispatches FH Peirpoint [page 3] (2) Grafton & Wheeling where a party two 2 days ago guarding the Bridge over the Monongahela were driven off by largely superior numbers & the bridge destroyed other bridges near Littleton & Benton have also been burned the enemy are now around Clarksburg where Col Mulligan has gone to the Releif of Genl Roberts and whose I expect their combined [page 4] (3) forces to drive & defeat the Rebels I hold Grafton & occupy all the Rail Road from here to that point the only serious damage on the line having been the burning of the Bridge over the Youghogheny which has already been rebuilt & was crossed this morning by cars & troops I have no reliable information of any invasion of Pennsylvania [page 5] (4) I have heard of the rebel force at Morgantown & am not certain whether they are there yet or now down near the Rail Road west of Grafton or crossed over to Join the others near Clarksburg. The wild panic at Wheeling & at Pittsburgh has been to me all along unaccountable please pass this telegram on to Gov Pierpoint I find by report from Genl Kelley [page 6] (5) that the governor was entirely mistaken about seven thousand Rebels at Mannington I wish troops at Wheeling instead of sticking to the town would go out or send out & look along the Rail Road to help stop the mischief ir any still going on west of Grafton besides about forty five hundred [page 7] (6) troops of all arms with Roberts & Wilkinson at Clarksburg I have sent westward into the invaded district over six thousand 600 all I want & some cooperation from the direction of Penna & the Ohio river to beat & capture the enemy completely if he does not escape by Ca[crossed out] Clarksburg &Co[crossed out] at [page 8] (7) once Robt. C. Schenk Maj Genl Comdg 349W703& 1486coll[crossed out]. [In pencil at bottom of telegram] sent for information of Gen Lightburn 370W545/ Jos Darr Maj & [?] Com
- Identifier:
- ptp_0952
- Date:
- 1863/05/01
- Sender:
- Operator
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 1.30 am Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Monongahela House May 1st 1863. By Telegraph from Wheeling 1863. Sent your message to Capt Dod 15th US Infantry commanding at Cameron He answers as follows enemy are reported seven thousand 7000 strong at Mannington They have taken Fairmont & are marching this way Capt David telegraphs Genl Lightburn that Capt Hagan's company cavalry captured at Bridgeport five 5 miles east Clarksburg and Ball about opening there Operator 56W127pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0951
- Date:
- 1863/05/??
- Sender:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Recipient:
- Schenck, Robert C.
- Transcript:
- Copy. To Genl Schenck Balto-. I recd despatch of like import from Gov Tod. The troops will be here at ten oclock this PM. Boats are waiting to take them down immediately. They were Ex[pecting?] attack at Parkersburg this PM but no news of yet. I am satisfied Gen Roberts is not the man for place. He has not stirred a step making all so[rts?] of excuses. Gen Kelley should assume command at onc[e?] and attack them wherever they stop. they don't [word obscured] to fight until all the railroads are destroyed in the so[uth?] FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] (sent at 10.10 pm)
- Identifier:
- ptp_0950
- Date:
- 1863/04/20
- Sender:
- Schenck, Robert C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Apl 20 1863. By Telegraph from Baltimore 20 1863. What field officers are in commission for the first 1st Va artillery & where are the Head Quarters of the regt are there any companies of it except co A eleventh 11th army corps & Co B at Winchester Robt C Schenck Maj Genl 36B 154pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0949
- Date:
- 1863/04/20
- Sender:
- Wilkinson, Nathan
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Apl 20 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 20 1863. I sent a squad Saturday night to Johnstown & captured Maj Armesy & Lt Davis of rebeldom they are now en route for Balto arrested J Vance last evening on the strength of a sentence in a letter from Gordon to Armesy which reads thus- J Vance is gathering a large company to go out with us he says by your (Armesy's) authority N. Wilkinson Col Comdg 6th brigade 62W191coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0948
- Date:
- 1863/04/20
- Sender:
- Lincoln, Abraham
- Recipient:
- no recipient given
- Transcript:
- By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. Whereas, by the Act of Congress approved the 31st day of December, last, the State of West Virginia was declared to be one of the United States of America, and was admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original states in all respects whatever, upon the condition that certain changes should be duly made in the proposed Constitution for that state; And, Whereas, proof of a compliance with that condition as required by the Second Section of the Act aforesaid, has been submitted to me; Now, therefore, be it known, that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do, hereby, in pursuance of the Act of Congress aforesaid, declare and proclaim that the said act shall take effect and be in force, from and after sixty days from the date hereof. In witness whereof, I have hereunder set my hand [page 2] and caused the Seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the city of Washington, this twentieth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, and of the Independence of the United States to eighty-seventh. Abraham Lincoln. By the President; William H. Seward, Secretary of State.
- Identifier:
- ptp_0947
- Date:
- 1863/04/20
- Sender:
- Lincoln, Abraham
- Recipient:
- no recipient given
- Transcript:
- By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. Whereas, by the Act of Congress approved the 31st day of December, last, the State of West Virginia was declared to be one of the United States of America, and was admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original states in all respects whatever, upon the condition that certain changes should be duly made in the proposed Constitution for that state; And, Whereas, proof of a compliance with that condition as required by the Second Section of the Act aforesaid, has been submitted to me; Now, therefore, be it known, that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do, hereby, in pursuance of the Act of Congress aforesaid, declare and proclaim that the said act shall take effect and be in force, from and after sixty days from the date hereof. In witness whereof, I have hereunder set my hand [page 2]and caused the Seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the city of Washington, this twentieth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, and of the Independence of the United States to eighty-seventh. Abraham Lincoln. By the President; William H. Seward, Secretary of State.
- Identifier:
- ptp_0946
- Date:
- 1863/04/06
- Sender:
- Schenck, Robert C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling April 1863. By Telegraph from Baltimore, 6 1863. Genl Scammon has been ordered to remove the fifth Va from Ceredo to Barboursville if he thinks such change advisable Robt C Schenck Maj Genl Comdg 20G53pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0945
- Date:
- 1863/04/06
- Sender:
- Wilkinson, Nathan
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Apl 6 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 6 1863. Please ask auditor Crane if he knows one John Brook's of Randolph has sandy whiskers Blue eyes about five 5 feet ten 10 high Represents himself as having been taken by Rebels in eighteen sixty one 1861 and lately exchanged is he right N Wilkinson Col 4 40W125coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0944
- Date:
- 1863/04/03
- Sender:
- Roberts, Benjamin Stone
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- His Excellency F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov. Va. Wheeling Apl 3 1863. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 3 1863. Please inform me if you have authority to convert any of the infantry regts of your state into cavalry organizations & if so whether any of command formerly Col Moore will be so converted B.S. Roberts Brig Genl 34.De.105pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0943
- Date:
- 1863/04/03
- Sender:
- Scammon, Eliakim P.
- Recipient:
- McCann, F. K.
- Transcript:
- F.K. McCann Esq Wheeling Apl 3 1863. By Telegraph from Charleston 3 1863. Yes when will you come EP Scammon Brig Genl 5W35coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0942
- Date:
- 1863/03/30
- Sender:
- Fitch, E. B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Hon F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Mch 30 1863. By Telegraph from Gallipolis 29 1863. Sir I have just arrived from Charleston Va with Steamer Victor number two 2 and steamer Genl Meigs was fired into by four hundred 400 rebels at Hall's landing thirty 30 miles below Charleston lost two 2 men & two horses Saved the boats and balance of crew [page 2] communication between this & Charleston cut off. All praise is due to Capt Ford and Summers of the Steamboats for Bravery. E. P. Fitch Capt & A.Q.M. 66Hm274pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0941
- Date:
- 1863/03/30
- Sender:
- Fitch, E. B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Hon F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Mch 30 1863. By Telegraph from Gallipolis 29 1863. Sir I have just arrived from Charleston Va with Steamer Victor number two 2 and steamer Genl Meigs was fired into by four hundred 400 rebels at Hall's landing thirty 30 miles below Charleston lost two 2 men & two horses Saved the boats and balance of crew [page 2] communication between this & Charleston cut off. All praise is due to Capt Ford and Summers of the Steamboats for Bravery. E. P. Fitch Capt & A.Q.M. 66Hm274pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0940
- Date:
- 1863/03/29
- Sender:
- Smith, Jacob
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 29 1863. By Telegraph from New Creek 29 1863. Sir Wm P Greene sergeant Major of the Regt was elected second 2nd Lt in my company have you recd the Colonel's letter about it Jacob Smith Capt Co A 14th Regt Va Vols 24Bn82pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0939
- Date:
- 1863/03/25
- Sender:
- Richardson, Nathaniel P.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 25 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 25 1863. Please telegraph Secy Stanton that it will afford you pleasure to recommission Capt CC Kepps first Va Cavalry & it will restore him please do this immediately. his attorney will see Stanton tomorrow NP Richardson Col 1st Va Cavlry 34Y83pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0938
- Date:
- 1863/03/23
- Sender:
- Morr, A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F H Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 23 1863. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 23 1863. None reliable will be apprised in time a preparing to meet any attempt A Morr Brig Genl 13De44pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0937
- Date:
- 1863/03/23
- Sender:
- Moore, A. D.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov of Va Wheeling Mch 23 1863. By Telegraph from Rowlesburg 23 1863. It will not be safe to hold an election at, LH George without mlitary protection can get it AD Moore Sheriff Tucker Co 17 U 56Coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0936
- Date:
- 1863/03/19
- Sender:
- Thomas, Lorenzo
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 19 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 19 1863. The Genl in Chief says the order for Capt Thompson company to move cannot be countermanded but if circumstances justify it the Captain can have leave of absence L. Thomas AG 26B102pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0935
- Date:
- 1863/03/19
- Sender:
- Davis, H. Winter
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 19 1863. By Telegraph from Baltimore 19 1863. I regret my inability to leave home at this time H. Winter Davis 10B50pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0934
- Date:
- 1863/03/07
- Sender:
- "Many Citizens"
- Recipient:
- Crane, Samuel; Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] or Samuel Crane Wheeling Mch 7 1863. By Telegraph from Charleston 7 1863. Can either of you address the people Charleston March sixteenth 16th May Citizens 10 De 35pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0933
- Date:
- 1863/03/07
- Sender:
- Hoy, J. F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 7 1863. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 7 1863. I will answer tomorrow your's of fourth 4th. J. F. Hoy 8q40pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0932
- Date:
- 1863/03/05
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling March 5 1863. By Telegraph from Harper's Ferry 5 1863. I will communicate with Genl Milroy on the subject I think it can be done without difficulty BF Kelley Brig Genl 17z78pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0931
- Date:
- 1863/03/04
- Sender:
- Boggs, John
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0930
- Date:
- 1863/03/02
- Sender:
- Whaley, Kellian V.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling March 2 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 2 1863. Furlough granted Surgeon Gardner thirty 30 days & forwarded to him K.V. Whaley 10G35pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0929
- Date:
- 1863/02/25
- Sender:
- Harvey, J. F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feb 25 1863. By Telegraph from Grafton 25 1863. You will please let me know if J. M. Jones has been exchanged for J Trahorn or not and let me know forthwith JF Harvey 23Gr74pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0928
- Date:
- 1863/02/23
- Sender:
- Smith, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feb 23 1863. By Telegraph from Martinsburg 23 1863. The pay master left here for Winchester yesterday to pay two 2 Virginia Regiments will forward your despatches by messenger to Genl Milroy BF Smith Col 126O Vols Comdg post
- Identifier:
- ptp_0927
- Date:
- 1863/02/23
- Sender:
- Latham, George R.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 1 1863. By Telegraph from Beverly 23 1863. Through erroneous instructions the mustering officer failed to remuster the officers of this regiment shall they not receive pay in consequence major Hill can explain Geo R Latham Col Comdg 25De80pd [page 2] There are no instructions requiring a re-muster or promotion same regiment officers. Some officers of General Milroy's brigade state that it was the custom at Washington. I subsequently saw General Cox who informed me that it was not required. The rumor brought by Genl Milroy's officers seems to be the only foundation for the impression that it was necessary. I have however written to Washington to ascertain and this afternoon I telegraphed to that effect. B.H. Hill Maj USA Must Off
- Identifier:
- ptp_0926
- Date:
- 1863/02/23
- Sender:
- Latham, George R.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 1 1863. By Telegraph from Beverly 23 1863. Through erroneous instructions the mustering officer failed to remuster the officers of this regiment shall they not receive pay in consequence major Hill can explain Geo R Latham Col Comdg 25De80pd [page 2] There are no instructions requiring a re-muster or promotion same regiment officers. Some officers of General Milroy's brigade state that it was the custom at Washington. I subsequently saw General Cox who informed me that it was not required. The rumor brought by Genl Milroy's officers seems to be the only foundation for the impression that it was necessary. I have however written to Washington to ascertain and this afternoon I telegraphed to that effect. B.H. Hill Maj USA Must Off
- Identifier:
- ptp_0925
- Date:
- 1863/02/20
- Sender:
- Blair, Jacob B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 20 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 20 1863. All right order will be sent today JB Blair 7W23&50coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0924
- Date:
- 1863/01/29
- Sender:
- McKenzie, Lewis
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 29 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 29 1863. I send you by mail a Certificate from clerk of Alexandria court of my election send me at once the usual proclamation of my election which seems of more consequence than act of assembly Lewis McKenzie, Alexandria Va 34G83pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0923
- Date:
- 1863/01/27
- Sender:
- McKenzie, Lewis
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 27 1863. By Telegraph from Alexandria 27 1863. Did you receive my letter & get bill passed to authorize delivery of my certificate of election see act of assembly reply my cost Lewis McKenzie 24B106pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0922
- Date:
- 1863/01/19
- Sender:
- Vincent, Thomas M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H
- Transcript:
- Gov of Virginia Wheeling Wheeling Jany 19 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 19 1863. By direction of the Secy of War the colonel & chaplain of the 15th Virginia may be mustered a copy of this will be authority for the mustering officer Thos M Vincent AAG 29B126pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0921
- Date:
- 1863/01/16
- Sender:
- Paxton, John C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wva Wheeling Jany 16 1863. By Telegraph from Charleston 16 1863. Please send surgeon McEwin Commission at once as we are in need. J.C. Paxton Col. 2 Va Cavalry 12DEx1pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0920
- Date:
- 1863/01/13
- Sender:
- Vincent, Thomas M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov of Virginia Wheeling Jany 13 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 13 1863. Colonel Rathbone has been dismissed the service Thos M Vincent AA Genl 7B50pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0919
- Date:
- 1863/01/09
- Sender:
- Laidley, Theodore Thaddeus Sobieski
- Recipient:
- Buffington, A. R.
- Transcript:
- Lt AR Buffington Wheeling Jany, 9 1863. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 9 1863. The carbines were not sent till the fourth 4th inst for want of swivels T.T.S. Laidley Maj 13W41&65coll [page 2] Respectfully referred to Gov Pierpoint. There is the answer to a telegram of last night enquiring for capt Bourns Carbines AR Buffington Ltnr W.V.A. QM office Wheeling DSE 9th 63
- Identifier:
- ptp_0918
- Date:
- 1863/01/09
- Sender:
- Laidley, Theodore Thaddeus Sobieski
- Recipient:
- Buffington, A. R.
- Transcript:
- Lt AR Buffington Wheeling Jany, 9 1863. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 9 1863. The carbines were not sent till the fourth 4th inst for want of swivels T.T.S. Laidley Maj 13W41&65coll [page 2] Respectfully referred to Gov Pierpoint. There is the answer to a telegram of last night enquiring for capt Bourns Carbines AR Buffington Ltnr W.V.A. QM office Wheeling DSE 9th 63
- Identifier:
- ptp_0917
- Date:
- 1863/01/08
- Sender:
- Cox, Jacob Dolson
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0916
- Date:
- 1863/01/06
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 6 1863. By Telegraph from Harper Ferry 5 1863. I have not the power to order the eleventh 11th Virginia from the rail road without the authority of Genl Schenck what are the Ground's on which you formed the suggestion. is there any danger of a raid BF Kelley Brig Genl 36W154coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0915
- Date:
- 1863/01/06
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 6 1863. By Telegraph from Head Quarters Defense Upper Potomac Harper's Ferry 1863. The track of the B&O RR completed this evening at five oclock & fifteen 15 minutes the trains will move through tomorrow B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 23W102coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0914
- Date:
- 1863/01/02
- Sender:
- Boggs, F. C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0913
- Date:
- 1863/01/01
- Sender:
- Hewes, David T.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 1 1863. By Telegraph from Bull Town Va 1 1863. Unless you can have some cavalry sent here every horse in this section will be stolen. D T Hewes Col Comdg 16De53pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0912
- Date:
- 1863/01/01
- Sender:
- Hale, Presley M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Pierpont Gov Wheeling Jany 1 1862 [1863]. By Telegraph from Weston 1 1862 [1863]. Our town is brilliantly illuminated tonight the crack of musketry is reverberating from hill to hill all is life and hilarity in honor of the new state happy new year to your Excellency PM Hale 33De175pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0911
- Date:
- 1862/??/24
- Sender:
- Klunk, John B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. F.H. Pierpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 24 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 24 1862. I regret to say that no medicine or instruments have yet been furnished my regiment Jno B Klunk Col 12th Va 15D50pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0910
- Date:
- 1862/??/24
- Sender:
- Stidger, S. B.
- Recipient:
- Samuels, Henry J.
- Transcript:
- HJ Samuels Adjt Genl Va Wheeling 24 1862. By Telegraph from Cameron 24 1862. Was in yesterday did not see you in tomorrow evening SB Stidger 10V25pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0909
- Date:
- 1862/??/18
- Sender:
- Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
- Recipient:
- Hall, John
- Transcript:
- Col Jno. Hall Wheel 186. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 18 1862. I have just arrived my command will be in tonight, I brought away all my artillery wagons and horses men not demoralized JAJ Lightburn Col Comdg 22w98&98col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0908
- Date:
- 1862/??/09
- Sender:
- Buckingham, Catharinus P.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0907
- Date:
- 1862/12/30
- Sender:
- Wright, Horatio G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 30 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 30 1862. I have ordered Genl Cox not to send fifth 5th or eighth 8th Virginia regiments from Western Va. HG Wright Maj Genl Comdg 16 Hq63pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0906
- Date:
- 1862/12/29
- Sender:
- Slack, G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov. Va. Wheeling Sept 27 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston Va 29 1862. The eighth 8th regiment ordered away would be full in ten 10 days if left please remonstrate G. Slack 15De50pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0905
- Date:
- 1862/12/29
- Sender:
- Paxton, John C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 29 1862. By Telegraph from Camp Piatt 29 1862. Will you commission the men I have asked for by mail so that I can muster them for Pay as I have assigned them JC Paxton Col 2nd Va Cav 24De77pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0904
- Date:
- 1862/12/29
- Sender:
- Blair, Jacob B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 29 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 29 1862. I have additional reason to believe that the president will sign our bill J. B. Blair 13w41&88col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0903
- Date:
- 1862/12/27
- Sender:
- Blair, Jacob B.; Willey, Waitman T.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0902
- Date:
- 1862/12/26
- Sender:
- Combs, J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0901
- Date:
- 1862/12/23
- Sender:
- Vincent, Thomas McCurdy
- Recipient:
- Samuels, Henry J.
- Transcript:
- Adj't Genl of Va Wheeling Sept 27 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 23 1862. Please answer letter of december first 1st in reference to regiments & companies of troops that have left your state Thos M. Vincent asst adj't Genl 12G53pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0900
- Date:
- 1862/12/23
- Sender:
- Grafflin, C. L.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov. F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 23 1862. By Telegraph from Sir John's Run 1862. Has there been an election ordered for congressman in this district answer CL Grafflin 12ck58pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0899
- Date:
- 1862/12/23
- Sender:
- Grafflin, C. L.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 23 1862. By Telegraph from Sir John's Run 23 1862. I learn an election for congress has been ordered for this district have you appointed commissioners for Morgan & Berkley Counties C.L. Grafflin. 22Ck.98pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0898
- Date:
- 1862/12/20
- Sender:
- Dix, John A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 20 1862. By Telegraph from Fortress Monroe, 20 1862. Genl Samuels has been here & all is arranged agreeably to your wishes the election will take place on Monday Jno A Dix Maj Genl 20w55&153coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0897
- Date:
- 1862/12/17
- Sender:
- Bowen, Lot
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0896
- Date:
- 1862/12/17
- Sender:
- Bowen, Lot
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0895
- Date:
- 1862/12/17
- Sender:
- Samuels, Henry J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 17 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 17 1862. Will see Mr. P tomorrow morning have tried in vain refused Willey & Brown send first mail to me at Maltby House Balti. Your proclamation ordering election in Norfolk districts & writs of election Leave all dates blank proclamation necessary Leave all dates blank [page 2]certain Samuels 44w103&243coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0894
- Date:
- 1862/12/17
- Sender:
- Samuels, Henry J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 17 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 17 1862. Will see Mr. P tomorrow morning have tried in vain refused Willey & Brown send first mail to me at Maltby House Balti. Your proclamation ordering election in Norfolk districts & writs of election Leave all dates blank proclamation necessary Leave all dates blank [page 2]certain Samuels 44w103&243coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0893
- Date:
- 1862/12/16
- Sender:
- Hall, James R.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov of Va Wheeling Dec 16 1862. By Telegraph from Camp Piatt 16 1862. There are seven (7) full companies not counting Capt Young's company & twenty 20 such recruited on the eighth we can get no more recruits in this valley JR Hall, Lt Col 13th Va 26 Hm114pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0892
- Date:
- 1862/12/16
- Sender:
- Patterson
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 16 1862. By Telegraph from Point of Rocks 16 1862. Please send my papers I can do nothing until I get them answer Capt Patterson 13W41&319coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0891
- Date:
- 1862/12/16
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0890
- Date:
- 1862/12/16
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0889
- Date:
- 1862/12/16
- Sender:
- Westfall, J. M.
- Recipient:
- Samuels, Henry J.
- Transcript:
- HJ Samuels AG Va Wheeling Sept 27 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 16 1862. Made requisition for clothing have you recd please approve men are suffering Lt. J.M. Westfall 12 De41pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0888
- Date:
- 1862/12/12
- Sender:
- Werninger, A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 12 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 12 1862. Will you be kind enough to suspend the appointment of second 2nd Lt in Co B third3d Va regt for a few day's until I can lay proof before you to refute the base misrepresentations used against my son tomorrow I will furnish you by letter with a part of the testimony (over) [page 2] respectfully A. Werninger 52De161pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0887
- Date:
- 1862/12/12
- Sender:
- Werninger, A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 12 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 12 1862. Will you be kind enough to suspend the appointment of second 2nd Lt in Co B third3d Va regt for a few day's until I can lay proof before you to refute the base misrepresentations used against my son tomorrow I will furnish you by letter with a part of the testimony (over) [page 2] respectfully A. Werninger 52De161pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0886
- Date:
- 1862/12/12
- Sender:
- Dix, John A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 12th 1862. By Telegraph from Fortress Monroe 12 1862. Genl Viele has sent me your dispatch all civil power having been suspended in Norfolk & some adjoining Counties & the district being held by military occupation I considered myself authorized to give the people an opportunity of showing their fidelity to the government & of avoiding [page 2] the penalties of disloyalty leaving the result of their action to the wisdom of Congress John A. Dix Maj Genl 62W139&405coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0885
- Date:
- 1862/12/12
- Sender:
- Dix, John A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 12th 1862. By Telegraph from Fortress Monroe 12 1862. Genl Viele has sent me your dispatch all civil power having been suspended in Norfolk & some adjoining Counties & the district being held by military occupation I considered myself authorized to give the people an opportunity of showing their fidelity to the government & of avoiding [page 2] the penalties of disloyalty leaving the result of their action to the wisdom of Congress John A. Dix Maj Genl 62W139&405coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0884
- Date:
- 1862/12/12
- Sender:
- Core, Andrew S.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0883
- Date:
- 1862/12/10
- Sender:
- Wright, Horatio G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 10 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 10 1862. I have no authority for granting the leave you request application must be made to War Dept at Washington HG Wright Maj Genl Comdg 19Hq86pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0882
- Date:
- 1862/12/08
- Sender:
- Oley, John H.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Hon. F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Va Wheeling Dec 8 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 8 1862. Ordnance stores at this post belong to state Ohio I require your order to draw what I need please send it John H Oley Lt Col 8th Va regt 21 De 68pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0881
- Date:
- 1862/12/06
- Sender:
- Campbell
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0880
- Date:
- 1862/12/04
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0879
- Date:
- 1862/12/04
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0878
- Date:
- 1862/12/03
- Sender:
- Dix, John A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- His Ex F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 3 1862. By Telegraph from Fortress Monroe 1862. General Viele has not authorized the issue of any scrip of bond's I have ordered an investigation I have arranged to have an election of member of congress on the eighteenth 18th inst John A. Dix Maj Genl 32G79pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0877
- Date:
- 1862/12/01
- Sender:
- King, William
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 1st 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 1st 1862. Genl Crook has Some arms captured by Col Paxton I need them badly Genl Crooks awaits your order to turn them over to me answer by telegraph Respectfully Capt Wm King 28De89pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0876
- Date:
- 1862/11/28
- Sender:
- Whaley, Kellian V.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 28 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 28 1862. Let me know when you convene legislature I let Capt Radcliffe have fifty dolls was it right K.V. Whaley 17G49pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0875
- Date:
- 1862/11/28
- Sender:
- Thrall, Henry
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 28 1862. By Telegraph from Baltimore 28 1862. The member from Northampton can't be found. Give me his name By Command of Maj Genl Wool H. Thrall AAG Provost Marshal 17G49pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0874
- Date:
- 1862/11/28
- Sender:
- Paxton, John C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Va Wheeling Nov 28 1862. By Telegraph from Summerville 27 1862. The second 2nd Virginia Cavalry under my command have made the most successful and extraordinary raid during the war I have one hundred ten (110) Prisoners one hundred (100) horses two hundred fifty 250 stand of arms destroyed their camps stores and wagon's and did not lose a man JC Paxton Col Cmdg 2nd Va Cava 48DE149pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0873
- Date:
- 1862/11/21
- Sender:
- Grasslin, C. L.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 21 1862. By Telegraph from Sir John's Run 1862. Can you order an Election for congressman in this - district CL Grasslin 10Ck50pd [page 2] Peirpoint Brown Byington Byington
- Identifier:
- ptp_0872
- Date:
- 1862/11/21
- Sender:
- Grasslin, C. L.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 21 1862. By Telegraph from Sir John's Run 1862. Can you order an Election for congressman in this - district CL Grasslin 10Ck50pd [page 2] Peirpoint Brown Byington Byington
- Identifier:
- ptp_0871
- Date:
- 1862/11/21
- Sender:
- Bambrick, Thomas
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 21 1862. By Telegraph from Columbus 21 1862. Sir, I have just recd a dispatch that my Daughter is not expected to live will you permit me to go see on parole & oblige Thos Bambrick of Hancock Co Va 26D98pd [page 2] Joshua Peavey of Doddridge County. Jno McMillan of Doddridge
- Identifier:
- ptp_0870
- Date:
- 1862/11/21
- Sender:
- Bambrick, Thomas
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 21 1862. By Telegraph from Columbus 21 1862. Sir, I have just recd a dispatch that my Daughter is not expected to live will you permit me to go see on parole & oblige Thos Bambrick of Hancock Co Va 26D98pd [page 2] Joshua Peavey of Doddridge County. Jno McMillan of Doddridge
- Identifier:
- ptp_0869
- Date:
- 1862/11/18
- Sender:
- Milroy, Robert H.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 18 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 18 1862. Is there a Capt S. C. Mean's in the cavalry from Va is do where is he R.H. Milroy Brig. Genl 17Bn61pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0868
- Date:
- 1862/11/08
- Sender:
- McCaslin, Maxwell; Wells, Milton
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 8 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 8 1862. Surgeon Starr is sick confined to his bed can you not appoint an assistant surgeon for the regt Dr Dorener is here hospital full of sick patients Lt Col. M. McCaslin & Maj. M. Well's 27Bn91pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0867
- Date:
- 1862/11/04
- Sender:
- Close, James T.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0866
- Date:
- 1862/11/04
- Sender:
- Core, Andrew S.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0865
- Date:
- 1862/11/04
- Sender:
- Armstrong, B. C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 4 1862. See Commendatory letter from Senator Harlan & Gov Kirkwood Iowa BC Armstrong at Alex'andria 10G35pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0864
- Date:
- 1862/11/03
- Sender:
- McKenzie, Lewis
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 3 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 3 1862. Received letter mailed today before making field officer & appointments for sixteenth Virginia Lewis McKenzie 11G37pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0863
- Date:
- 1862/11/01
- Sender:
- Buckingham, Catharinus P.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0862
- Date:
- 1862/10/30
- Sender:
- Close, James T.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0861
- Date:
- 1862/10/29
- Sender:
- Cunningham, W. D.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 29 1862. By Telegraph from Fairmont 29 1862. I shall be under the necessity of a horse to go to country. I have the names of fifteen 15 men about twenty 20 miles from Fairmont you will oblige me by giving an order for the conveyance immediately Lieut W.D. Cunningham 37.W.116Col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0860
- Date:
- 1862/10/28
- Sender:
- Latham, George B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 28 1862. By Telegraph from Beverly 28 1862. Maj Gibson has resigned hold up appointment for the present Geo R Latham Col Comdg 1st Brigade10 D35pd
