Gov F H Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 1 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 1862. I am to be transferred to the Staff of maj Genl Pope I have heard nothing of the commission of Lieut Col yet please Telegraph me Capt DH Strother room 198 16G67pd
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 7 1862. By Telegraph from Oakland 7 1862. The following dispatch Just recd from Capt Stealy a QM will you please answer him. We are getting recruits here some arrangements should be to put them into camp the Governor should provide for them until mustered Let me hear at once Signed J.G. Stealy B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 48M192pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 20 1862. For first 1st or second 2nd surgeon thirteenth 13th regt Dr William Maris a virginian by birth reliably endorsed as Dr. Patrick Slacke N Whittaker Newton Hindman and others answer desired S.S. Slacke 28D148pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 5 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 5 1862. Will leave this evening give me a new regt if possible J.H. Duval 11G37 pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Columbus 12 1862. I have been anxious about Eastern Ohio and Western Virginia for a number of days and have already done everything in my power and all that I think is necessary for its protection David Tod Gov 33D119pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 25 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 25 1862. Sergt Nixon has been ordered to Wheeling by Liut Buffington. Please have him to remain with us we have just commenced drilling answer Alx. C. Moore Capt Co E 1st Va Artillery 23 Do 74 pd
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
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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1863. One (1) of the most reliable union men of the country just in from Weston informs me that Imboden with Jacksons and Jenkins forces occupied that place on sunday in force his belief is they expect large reinforcements and intend to hold the country the militia must be called out [page 2] and marched to Protect this rail road to enable me to move against the enemy we need three thousand 3000 militia to protect the road from Grafton to Parkersburg you must make extraordinary exertions or your railroad will be cut up & your new state endangered answer what you can do BS Roberts Brig Genl Comdg 98De299pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Allegheny Arsenal 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 3 1861. All horse equipments are sent to Washington by order as fast as made John Symington Col Ordnance 13W41Col
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1861. [Aug.] If possible let all the clothing come from that which was intended for the Virginia regts Capt Craig Clerk will attend to the whole and make the papers required regular thanks for your portrait, WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 34D107pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling WV 5 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 5 " 1861. Eight Hundred 800 smooth bores and two hundred 200 rifles for flanking companies will be packed today & sent you as early as possible. Thos A. Scott 33b 59 pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 27 1861. By Telegraph from Romney Va 26 1861. 6 oclock PM via New Creek 27 I left New Creek at twelve 12 oclock last night with my force and attacked the outposts of the enemy at three 3 oclock this afternoon and after a brilliant action of two hours completely routed them captured many prisoners much Camp Equipage and all of their cannon ammunition and wagons the rebels are in full retreat on Winchester this breaks the backbone of secession on the upper Potomac our loss is but trifling considering the length of time we [page 2] were engaged my officers & men without exception behaved nobly. BF Kelley Brig Genl 88RN274paid
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 27 1861. By Telegraph from Romney Va 26 1861. 6 oclock PM via New Creek 27 I left New Creek at twelve 12 oclock last night with my force and attacked the outposts of the enemy at three 3 oclock this afternoon and after a brilliant action of two hours completely routed them captured many prisoners much Camp Equipage and all of their cannon ammunition and wagons the rebels are in full retreat on Winchester this breaks the backbone of secession on the upper Potomac our loss is but trifling considering the length of time we [page 2] were engaged my officers & men without exception behaved nobly. BF Kelley Brig Genl 88RN274paid
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 31 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek Va 31 1861. Your kind letter received this evening on my return from Cumberland. I thank you for your Solicitude for my welfare and am exceedingly gratified to know that that my friends are feeling so much interest in my success I am doing all I can to procure reinforcements but I don not intend to be driven back even if I do not get them. Armstrong was not captured he fled to the mountains. I return to Romney tomorrow morning. BF Kelley Brig Genl 77Rn241Paid
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1 1861. By Telegraph from Romney 1 1861. You will cause the arrest of Jonathan Fuller wagon master of the Eighth Ohio & return him here with such property as he has in his possession as it is supposed he has some taken from here without authority of much value. Left New Creek this morning Brig Genl Kelley by Col Masn cmdg 411Bn148pd [ page 2] Jonathan Fuller
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley 1 1861. Discharge of Jn Esterbrook will be sent he gets his papers for pay from his regiment Jos Darr Jr AAAG 17D56pd
Nov 5/61 Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va here Telegraphed Pittsburgh to ship sabres and Pistols by Boat Bridge will not be repaired before last of the week they will go to Crispin if he comes up before I get there in the morning explain to him that they are for the 2d (illegible) [page 2] I would like to send them & saddles both down this week Your G H W Crothers
Nov 5/61 Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va here Telegraphed Pittsburgh to ship sabres and Pistols by Boat Bridge will not be repaired before last of the week they will go to Crispin if he comes up before I get there in the morning explain to him that they are for the 2d (illegible) [page 2] I would like to send them & saddles both down this week Your G H W Crothers
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 5 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Peirpoint 1861. Via Gallipolis Nov 4 Recent developments in the Kanawha Valley suggests the propriety of strengthening my position send immediately if possible six brass field pieces also primers balls & grape shot John L Zeigler Col Cmdg 5th Va Regt 27Hw188pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 5 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley Mount 1861. The Commanding Gen'l directs me to say that you can order Capt Boggs as requested Jos Darr Jr Maj& AAAG 15D50pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 8 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley Mont 6 1861. Via Gallipolis As to the battle at Gauley I am hardly able to report so far no body hurt except one killed and three wounded by bushwhackers firing across the river on Sunday last. since then there has been some cannonading in small way at our camp the enemy firing probably two hundred 200 rounds without effect W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl U.S.A. 54Hm24pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 11 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Leib near Clarksburg 11 1861. I have recd sixty saddles from Wheeling & five hundred more in one lot last week. I have also received an invoice from Capt Dickenson for seven hundred & fifty saddles are the last five hundred part of his invoice and if so I need the balance [page 2] H Anisansel Col 1st VC 47D141pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 9 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 8 1861. Poyntons representations are all false send him safely to Provost Marshal Washington Wm H. Seward Secy State. 11G.37paid
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 Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 13 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 13 1861. In a few days I shall have eighteen 18 companies if reports are true will give five of them third Va & one to Bolles so Bolles & myself will keep twelve each. Yours Respectfully H Anisansel Col 1st VC 35D110pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 13 1861. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 13 1861. Have nothing to do with Capt Tomlinson should he call on you until you hear from me T.M. Harris 17D56paid
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 16 1861. By Telegraph from Romney 16 1861. Capt Moore has fifty 50 men at Grafton. Can you furnish them blankets and clothing J.H. Lockwood Maj Comdg 7th Regt 14z56pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 17 1861. By Telegraph from New York 17 . 1861. Can probably send tomorrow or next day. PV Hayner [Hagner] Maj Ordnance 7G30pd
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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 25 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley 24 1861. The Commanding Genl directs me to say that with regards to reported number of troops and doings of rebels about Logan he thinks it well to let them live upon their friends the more to disgust them he thinks the forces at Ceredo if watchful & prepared sufficiently to check attempts at [page 2] present that can be brought to dislodge them whenever it is ascertained that the enemy is in such force as to make it an object a complete surprise for them can be planned and he thinks successfully carried out the fifth Va Companies now at camp Piatt are ordered back to Ceredo. Jos Darr Jr Maj & AAAG 104Hw4211pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 25 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley 24 1861. The Commanding Genl directs me to say that with regards to reported number of troops and doings of rebels about Logan he thinks it well to let them live upon their friends the more to disgust them he thinks the forces at Ceredo if watchful & prepared sufficiently to check attempts at [page 2] present that can be brought to dislodge them whenever it is ascertained that the enemy is in such force as to make it an object a complete surprise for them can be planned and he thinks successfully carried out the fifth Va Companies now at camp Piatt are ordered back to Ceredo. Jos Darr Jr Maj & AAAG 104Hw4211pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 3 1861. By Telegraph from Marietta 3 1861. I shall be up on the first boat tell Ramsdell & Wheeler to remain there KV Whaley 14Hm64
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 30 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 30 1861. Major Hagner has been ordered to send you arms. JW Ripley Brig Genl 9G35pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 16 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 16 1861. I telegraphed you on the seventh 7 inst asking if you were prepared to pay the vouchers in our hands I shall be pleased to hear from you. J Durand
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Dec 30 1861. By Telegraph from Buffalo Va 30 1861. When will you send us arms tis' dangerous to send parties out recruiting scouting without arms telegraph Lucien Loeser Col 8th Va 19W86&67coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 17 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17 1861. I can turn over to you three hundred horse equipments do you want them Yours Respectfully H. Anisansel Col 1st V.C. 16D53pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 14 1861. By Telegraph from Charleston Please answer my dispatch of yesterday immediately I am here waiting Capt. Wm King 11D38paid
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 29 1862. By Telegraph from Fairmont 29 1862. It is understood Capt Nays Company will be disbanded and he is going to return to secessionists their captured guns answer tonight Capt TA Maulsby 21A18pd
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 Jany 27 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 27 1862. Why don't you send the horses I need them or have to give up the battery P Daum Capt Artillery 11z52pd
Cypher Wheeling Feby 13th 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 13th 1862. To Gov. F. H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] No such man here as S Sprigg Francis Petticord is innocent is not Mike Perry one to be watched If no further information is attainable the matter must be pursued through the Post Office Dept S G Barstow Asst Adjt Genl
Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feby 9 1862. By Telegraph from Cheat Mountain 9 1862. Col Moss will endorse me for the captaincy of Company K Lt W.A. Stephens QM. 2nd Va Regt 11.D.38pd
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
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feby 27 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 27 1862. Honored Sir I am awaiting an order from you upon the Secy of war to furnish me with clothing and rations also transportation the war dept will not recognize me without said order from your Excellency Chas R. Doran Col Comdg 13th Regt Va Vols 378DSt upstairs 36G87pd
His Excy Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mar 1 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 1 1862. The thirteenth 13 Va Regt is a failure the commissions are yet in my possession Doren an imposter I will write you by letter. K.V. Whaley. 23W61&135col.
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 11 1862 By Telegraph from Martinsburg, Va 11 1862 I will do all in my power to protect public records the union sentiment seems to prevail strongly here at the present time James Shields Brig Genl 23W72coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Mch 20 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 20 1862. Please send me one hundred blue overcoats my men have none but the mixed I will return the old ones E R Merriman Capt Comdg Co H 5th[?] V V 20. 70 pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 4 1862. By Telegraph from Weston 4 1862. I desire to transport Company E from Russells Mills to this place to be mustered in also a company of fifty three 53 men from Harrisville to West Union to finish recruiting Can this be paid by my quartermaster upon my order out of the fund furnished him for the Contingent Expenses of the regiment. Please answer immediately as the Company is under marching orders for next Tuesday T. M. Harris Lt Col 10th Reg Va Vols 67.D.206pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 9 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 9 1862. The sec'y of war authorizes me to say that if you will specify the amt of artillery you desire to raise he will issue a special order for it no more cavalry or Infantry will be allowed SW Crawford 37W89&200coll
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
His Excellency Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Apl 3 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 3 1862. In reply to your telegram of April first the Sec'y of war directs that no additional troops be raised in Virginia L Thomas Adjt Genl 21B. 84pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, May 06 1862. By Telegraph from Camp Piatt 6 1862. Hon Sir. I have come here & taken vote of this company company A first Va cavalry commissioned and non commissioned officers including forty five privates a majority have of their own free consent voted that I be commissioned immediately by you as captain so that I can organize the company for further and immediate duty Genl Cox advises me to assume command telegraph to you for the [page 2] commission I have officially informed him of the vote you are respectfully referred to maj RM Corwine Judge advocate Genl Fremonts staff Genl Fremont Genl Rosecrans hon L P Chase & Genl Cox Commanding this Dept your immediate action is respectfully desired for the good of the company Capt WA West and first Lieut Macey have been relieved by court martial witness second Lieut D Delancy Company A first Va Cavalry. W Angelo Powell Acting Capt. Co A 1st VC 142D431pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, May 06 1862. By Telegraph from Camp Piatt 6 1862. Hon Sir. I have come here & taken vote of this company company A first Va cavalry commissioned and non commissioned officers including forty five privates a majority have of their own free consent voted that I be commissioned immediately by you as captain so that I can organize the company for further and immediate duty Genl Cox advises me to assume command telegraph to you for the [page 2] commission I have officially informed him of the vote you are respectfully referred to maj RM Corwine Judge advocate Genl Fremonts staff Genl Fremont Genl Rosecrans hon L P Chase & Genl Cox Commanding this Dept your immediate action is respectfully desired for the good of the company Capt WA West and first Lieut Macey have been relieved by court martial witness second Lieut D Delancy Company A first Va Cavalry. W Angelo Powell Acting Capt. Co A 1st VC 142D431pd
Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1862 By Telegraph from Charleston 8 1862 I have this day a Petition Presented by a large majority of the Company known as Capt Mists Cavalry to have him reinstated to his command there also accompanies the petition a Statement from Genl Cox relating to the matter all of which will be forwarded by mail I am requested to make this Statement that the Governor may not take action until said communication arrives Respectfully I remain your obt Svt JAJ Lightburn, Col 4th Va Vols Comdg 73D224pd
Hon FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, May 7 1862. By Telegraph from Winchester 6 1862. Have you Commissioned Geo Haycock[crossed out] Hayrack as first Lieut battery B first Va artillery First Lieut Keepers resignation has been accepted & need Hayracks commission immediately please answer by telegraph. P Daum Lieut Col 1st VC 31W134Coll
His Excellency FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 14 1862. My dispatch of this morning Shows that no immediate danger to the Road need be apprehended General Kelley Reports from Burning Springs that he has found no Enemy yet & is Satisfied there is no force except the Returned refugees from the few neighboring counties he moves on to Spencer every precaution will be taken to protect Route & Stores JC Fremont Maj Gen Comdg 59G246paid
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont]6 Wheeling May 12 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 11 1862. I Recommend to you D. Mayer assist Surgeon of the fifth 5 for Promotion in the sixth 6 Va E B Pendleton Brig Surgeon 18Br64pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 13 1862. By Telegraph from Columbus 13 1862. I have not a man = two 2 Battalions of Sixth 6 cavalry not mounted Leave Camp Chase for Wheeling this evening David Tod Gov 18D7pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 17 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 17 1862. Who will pay my Regiment and when will he be here TM Harris Lieut Col 10 Va Comdg Cht mt Dist 11D38pd
His Ex Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 20 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin Va 20 1862. List of vacancies in Virginia regiments Col JW Moss Second Va Infantry Lieut Col Robt Moran second Infantry first Lieut F N Cather second Infantry first Lieut B N Rogers fifth infantry first Lieut JM McKindry fifth Infantry Capt WB Shad [page 2] third Va Cavalry second Lieut JA Benson Third Cavalry first Lieut Jas Abbott Eighth Infantry. I respectfully recommend Ira Cole for appointment as Capt in place of Shaw third Va & Alexander Weide for second Lieut in same company John L Plumley second Lieut of Infantry will you please answer immediately JC Fremont Maj Genl Comdg 100Gs410pd
His Ex Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 20 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin Va 20 1862. List of vacancies in Virginia regiments Col JW Moss Second Va Infantry Lieut Col Robt Moran second Infantry first Lieut F N Cather second Infantry first Lieut B N Rogers fifth infantry first Lieut JM McKindry fifth Infantry Capt WB Shad [page 2] third Va Cavalry second Lieut JA Benson Third Cavalry first Lieut Jas Abbott Eighth Infantry. I respectfully recommend Ira Cole for appointment as Capt in place of Shaw third Va & Alexander Weide for second Lieut in same company John L Plumley second Lieut of Infantry will you please answer immediately JC Fremont Maj Genl Comdg 100Gs410pd
His Excellency FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 20 1862. Please commission Immediately for Co B Second Va regt for Captain Daniel Wilson First Lieut Amos B Hammer Second Lieut Asbury C Baker Day is not yet commissioned as Adjutant Please withold the commission for the present and Commission Alexander I. Pentecost for quarter master Geo B Latham Col 2 Va Vols 45Gs19paid
Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 19 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 19 1862. When Will Paymaster visit us- TM Harris Lieut Col 10th Va 5D35paid
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 3 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 2 1862. Genl desire to appoint Edward McMurdy Colonel of one new regt Letter soon Parker Whaley 13G41pd
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
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 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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 186. By Telegraph from Cincinnati, 19th 1861. Lieut Singleton ACS at Camp Carlisle should make a contract for furnishing rations to troops that have been mustered into the service of US the camps in this state are furnished by Contract at an average cost of thirteen & a half (13 1/2) cents per rations funds for the payment will be furnished from Washington or by myself upon estimates approved by Genl Rosecrans [page 2] no provisions at Bellaire R Macfeely Capt & CS 69W286col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 186. By Telegraph from Cincinnati, 19th 1861. Lieut Singleton ACS at Camp Carlisle should make a contract for furnishing rations to troops that have been mustered into the service of US the camps in this state are furnished by Contract at an average cost of thirteen & a half (13 1/2) cents per rations funds for the payment will be furnished from Washington or by myself upon estimates approved by Genl Rosecrans [page 2] no provisions at Bellaire R Macfeely Capt & CS 69W286col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17 1861. [Aug.] SB Reed has arrested us a secessionist who on being asked to take the oath of allegiance & fidelity to the govt of Va declined doing it the grounds I have taken in this matter are designed to protect mental reservations & deceptions hitherto practiced on me. [page 2] If we are to have peace & law in Western Va men must acknowlidge its government those who are intelligent enough to understand this & will not do it are more or less dangerous & subject to such custody & surveillance as the public interest require. If he is satisfied to take that oath now I have no objections to his being released. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 111D338pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Whee 186. By Telegraph from Headquarters 21 Camp Pierpoint Via Gallipolis 22 1861. Two 2 companies scouting up Sand River a secession force was routed last Saturday Eleven 11 Killed & many wounded five 5 prisoners nine 9 horses nine 9 rifles captured. Col Zeigler went up Sandy yesterday another company is scouting up twelve 12 Pole are after the nonunion witches who leads a band of [page 2] desperadoes. We shall protect the polls in Wayne & Caball Counties shall clean out as we advance T. N. Davey Adjt 5th Va Regt 66Hm274pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Whee 186. By Telegraph from Headquarters 21 Camp Pierpoint Via Gallipolis 22 1861. Two 2 companies scouting up Sand River a secession force was routed last Saturday Eleven 11 Killed & many wounded five 5 prisoners nine 9 horses nine 9 rifles captured. Col Zeigler went up Sandy yesterday another company is scouting up twelve 12 Pole are after the nonunion witches who leads a band of [page 2] desperadoes. We shall protect the polls in Wayne & Caball Counties shall clean out as we advance T. N. Davey Adjt 5th Va Regt 66Hm274pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 10 1861. [Aug 10?] Your letter of today was received accept my thanks I will enquire about those cavalry field officers & report to you the primary assistance I need is permission from the Government to employ drill masters & have a few Inspectors General. I think we shall be prepared for any force the enemy is likely to bring against us accepting you offer shall call upon you freely. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 59D202pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 28 1861. By Telegraph from Charleston 26 Via Gallipolis 28 1861. Appoint without delay an efficient man to command the eighth Va regt signed L Rubber.' I concur in above the necessity is great & a competent man should be appointed early. EB Tyler Col Cmdg Post 33Hm138pd
F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Oct 30 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 30 1861. I have no guns here except such as we captured from the rebels they are old flint locks & not worth having we have about three hundred of them BF Kelley Brig Genl 29Rn92paid
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 30 1861. By Telegraph from New York 30 1861. Sir I will accept if allowed am just leaving for Boston harker in charge of business of war will inform you when I can join on my return J Updegraff 28W61&50Coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 30th 1861. By Telegraph from New York 30 1861. Obtained sabers & accoutrements & awaiting arrival steamer Arazo for guns HW Crothers 10W30 &60coll
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1 1861. By Telegraph from Romney 1 1861. You will cause the arrest of Jonathan Fuller wagon master of the Eighth Ohio & return him here with such property as he has in his possession as it is supposed he has some taken from here without authority of much value. Left New Creek this morning Brig Genl Kelley by Col Masn cmdg 411Bn148pd [ page 2] Jonathan Fuller
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1st 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 1st 1861. Mrs. Hood of Marion County was here yesterday to see me in regard to her husband a prisoner at Camp Carlile I have referred her to you I have not time just now to give such matters my attention Whatever you do will be satisfactory to me. I sent the papers by mail. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 53Bn169pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 1 1861. Col Wilkinson informed me you had sent a man to muster the Company that Ephraim Bee was to see you about. He has not come. Will you send him immediately Jacob A Muson 30.95pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley 1 1861. No I cannot spare him & at this time an advance would not be advisable even with a much larger force WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 4D18pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 2d " 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 2 " 1861. Please send saddles as soon as possible we all have horses. Letter of Genl Samuels will be answered by tomorrow's mail. H Anisansel Col 1st VC 21D118pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1861. By Telegraph from Romney Va 3 . 1861. Via New Creek Send Fuller back here. BF Kelley Brig Genl Cmdg 4W40pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 8 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 8 1861. I have only Rec'd sixty saddles but no blankets they cannot be used without the blankets my men are barefooted where are the five hundred saddles of Capt JH Dickenson H Anisansel Col 1st VC 32D101pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 6 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 6 1861. I can turn over arms on order of Genl Kelly but have none on hand now having issued what I had to the fifth Ohio GTA Nixon Ord Sergt USA 25W55col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 11 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Leib near Clarksburg 11 1861. I have recd sixty saddles from Wheeling & five hundred more in one lot last week. I have also received an invoice from Capt Dickenson for seven hundred & fifty saddles are the last five hundred part of his invoice and if so I need the balance [page 2] H Anisansel Col 1st VC 47D141pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 15 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 15 1861. I have here a female prisoner named Mary Jane Green which Genl Commanding directs me to send to Wheeling she is a strong minded & inveterate secessionist but offers to take the oath if released I will not administer it and await your orders. H Anisansel Col 1st VC 44D137pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 15 1861. By Telegraph from Gallipolis 15 1861. Report Unfounded no news of interest either from Gauley or Ceredo reported here yesterday Jenkins property burned by Union men. JD Thurston Operator 20w90&155Col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling nov 15 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 15 1861. Excellency I am sending Company Shuman to Weston & Company Rowand from Weston to Sutton tomorrow by order of Commanding Genl H Anisansel Col SVC. 21Df8pd
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 16 1861. By Telegraph from Gallipolis 15 1861. We are reliably informed that the rebels numbering about twenty five hundred are at Wayne Court House and along the Tug fork of Laurel River the cavalry that attacked Guyandotte are there. AA Tomlinson Major 5th Va 32 Hm 138 pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 16 1861. By Telegraph from Huttinsville 16 1861. Will try to attend to your request in a few days will telegraph you again in the subject J J Reynolds Brig Genl 18D59pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 16 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 16 1861. Leidill Mason & party Captured prisoners at Fortress Monroe. Good. LD Karns Willards Hotel 10W35&70Col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 24 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley 24 1861. Commanding Genl Directs me to say if Capt Baggs & his men are in the service of the US they must act by his orders & be subject to his command from what he learns of the captain & his men he is of the opinion that they need supervision in their movements & he cannot consent to their roaming the country without [page 2] full knowledge of their intended proceedings Jos Darr Jr Maj & AAA Genl 70 Hw290pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 24 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley 24 1861. Commanding Genl Directs me to say if Capt Baggs & his men are in the service of the US they must act by his orders & be subject to his command from what he learns of the captain & his men he is of the opinion that they need supervision in their movements & he cannot consent to their roaming the country without [page 2] full knowledge of their intended proceedings Jos Darr Jr Maj & AAA Genl 70 Hw290pd
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 Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec11 By Telegraph from Romney 11 1861. I learn you will receive in a day two three thousand Enfield rifles the first & seventh regt require better guns will you send Col Crothers with one thousand Enfield rifles & receive here the inferior arms say five hundred for each regt Do not furnish the bridge regt with any of these [page 2] rifles at least until the other troops are supplied answer BH Kelley Brig Genl 64z250pd
