Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 9 1862. By Telegraph from Washn 9 1862. Your Quota of three hundred thousand (300,000) militia is four thousand six hundred & fifty four (4654) regulations for draft will be forwarded to-day by order of[crossed out] Secy of War CP Buckingham Brig Genl & A.A.G. 27Qwchg adjt Genls Ofs B
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus 13 1861. Will send 2 Regiments as soon as transportation can be had of quartermaster Dickinson gw Dennison gone to Washington CP Buckingham, Ajt Gen 19D77pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus 13 1861. We'll sent two 2 Companies of cavalry and four 4 of infantry as soon as possible our regiments are organizing as rapidly as possible for defence of Western Virginia Your permit for raising regiments from Ohio Embarrasses us severely causes much delay one Regiment at Athens would be about full but for Mr. Constable interference and enticing men for his Regiment for Virginia it injures the [page 2] cause greatly & will not help Virginia but only postpone assistance from Ohio Gov Dickinson gone to Washington CP Buckingshaw AG 83D269pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus 13 1861. We'll sent two 2 Companies of cavalry and four 4 of infantry as soon as possible our regiments are organizing as rapidly as possible for defence of Western Virginia Your permit for raising regiments from Ohio Embarrasses us severely causes much delay one Regiment at Athens would be about full but for Mr. Constable interference and enticing men for his Regiment for Virginia it injures the [page 2] cause greatly & will not help Virginia but only postpone assistance from Ohio Gov Dickinson gone to Washington CP Buckingshaw AG 83D269pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 19 1862. By Telegraph from Phillipi 18 1862. Sir, it is of the utmost importance to us that you should be here on the twentieth 20th inst can you come dispatch us an answer. a Hack and military escort will await you at Webster in the morning of that day or at such other time previous as you will signify to us 44 Spencer Dayton, Lewis Wilson D.J. Byron 55Gr170pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 18 1861. By Telegraph from Washington DC 1861. The Government desires to know immediately whether a requisition for the whole or a part of the uniformed militia or home guards of your state for temporary service would seriously retard or embarrass the enrollment & organization of the volunteer force now being enrolled for three 3 years or during the war the exigencies of the public service may require the utmost promptitude on your part. Please answer by telegraph and state your views Simon Cameron. 72G159pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 20 1861. We may avoid all necessary foreign militia urge the speedy organization of volunteers Do nothing in regard to temporary forces unless a formal requisition is made by the president Simon Cameron Secy War 29G73pd
His Excy F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov of Va. Wheeling Oct 17 1861. By Telegraph from Louisville " 16 1861. It will be impossible for me to stop at Wheeling on my return I will be in Cincinnati tomorrow evening at Six (6) PM & will be glad to see you. Simon Cameron 31L170pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 10 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 10 1861. You may raise & organize five batteries of artillery of six guns each four 4 to be six pounders and two twelve 12 pounders one hundred thirty men to each company as soon as organized to be placed under control of Genl Rosecrans we prefer independent batteries to [page 2] regiments of artillery will arrange today to give you two thousand of the guns at Bellair do you want us to furnish the artillery guns answer immediately Simon Cameron Secy war 73 G161
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 10 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 10 1861. You may raise & organize five batteries of artillery of six guns each four 4 to be six pounders and two twelve 12 pounders one hundred thirty men to each company as soon as organized to be placed under control of Genl Rosecrans we prefer independent batteries to [page 2] regiments of artillery will arrange today to give you two thousand of the guns at Bellair do you want us to furnish the artillery guns answer immediately Simon Cameron Secy war 73 G161
Gov Pierpont Wheeling Nov 25 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 25 1861. Sir. It is found by experience that competition by agents of states authorized to purchase arms in competition with agents of the gov't is highly detrimental to the public service as it advances prices both to the states & the US the loss of which may ultimately fall upon the general govt to arrest this competition you [page 2] are request [scratched out] respectfully requested to withdraw all agents from the purchase of arms in order that the govt of the US may make all such purchases with the greatest possible economy & remove the present inducement for speculators to withhold arms from the service the arms will be distributed to the troops of the several states as soon as rec'd Simon Cameron Secy War 111G247pd
Gov Pierpont Wheeling Nov 25 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 25 1861. Sir. It is found by experience that competition by agents of states authorized to purchase arms in competition with agents of the gov't is highly detrimental to the public service as it advances prices both to the states & the US the loss of which may ultimately fall upon the general govt to arrest this competition you [page 2] are request [scratched out] respectfully requested to withdraw all agents from the purchase of arms in order that the govt of the US may make all such purchases with the greatest possible economy & remove the present inducement for speculators to withhold arms from the service the arms will be distributed to the troops of the several states as soon as rec'd Simon Cameron Secy War 111G247pd
F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 2nd 1861. Gov. Va. By Telegraph, from Washington, 2nd 1861. You are at liberty to publish the letter. Simon Cameron Secy of War. 8.935pd [page 2] Hon. S. Cameron Secy War July 2nd 1861
F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 2nd 1861. Gov. Va. By Telegraph, from Washington, 2nd 1861. You are at liberty to publish the letter. Simon Cameron Secy of War. 8.935pd [page 2] Hon. S. Cameron Secy War July 2nd 1861
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 6 1862. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 6 1862. Will you telegraph Gov Curtin to dissuade Stevens by dispatch from any amendments am delayed until Eleven oclock Campbell. 18w51&3col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 17 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17 1861. Not poll books enough for this county send twenty nine (29) more you sent by me but seventy five they want one hundred & four (104). Jno S. Carlile 24w77Col
Recd June 22nd 12 m. Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling June 22nd 1861. By Telegraph, from Benwood 22 1861. Send writ for electing two 2 delegates for Hampshire to O D Downey Grafton today or tomorrow also send writ to me for senator & delegate from Lewis &c at same time Carlile [page 2] L.S. Carlile Jun 22
Recd June 22nd 12 m. Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling June 22nd 1861. By Telegraph, from Benwood 22 1861. Send writ for electing two 2 delegates for Hampshire to O D Downey Grafton today or tomorrow also send writ to me for senator & delegate from Lewis &c at same time Carlile [page 2] L.S. Carlile Jun 22
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from New Creek 4 1863. Has Parkersburg Convention been postponed Jas Caskaden 6Bv40pd [page 2] Better not let the Battery go to Ohio from the within information then F. H. Peirpoint
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from New Creek 4 1863. Has Parkersburg Convention been postponed Jas Caskaden 6Bv40pd [page 2] Better not let the Battery go to Ohio from the within information then F. H. Peirpoint
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 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 Oct 3rd 1862. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 3 1862. I am here to buy Goods will it be safe to take them to Morgantown Please answer respectfully DH Chadwick St. Lawrence Hotel 18G51pd
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 14 1861. By Telegraph, From Clarksburg . . 1861. Genl Rosecrans has been informed that you have been furnished by quartermaster Meigs with complete outfit for ten 10 Va Regiments. Many of the Virginia regiments now in the field are destitute any means alleviating present wants would be acceptable. Please inform me a QM at Headquarters what the chances are JG Chandler Capt ASM 50D155pd
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 10 1861. By Telegraph from Mountain Cove 10 1861. I sent a despatch today to adjt Wheat Wheeling Concerning clothing will you please answer it as he is absent I understand JG Chandler Capt & AQM 22D71pd
Gov 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 Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 7 1863. By Telegraph from Murfreesboro 7 1863. Are the rebels in Force can I reach Wheeling in time to assist Leonard Clark Anderson Cavalry 3D85pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 26 By Telegraph from New York 26 1861. Has Col JD Williamson your authority to raise men here for a western Virginia Brigade & will any arrangements we make with him as to such companies be all right? WT Wornall Floyd Clarkson C Huggins 31G8spd [page 2] Answered
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 26 By Telegraph from New York 26 1861. Has Col JD Williamson your authority to raise men here for a western Virginia Brigade & will any arrangements we make with him as to such companies be all right? WT Wornall Floyd Clarkson C Huggins 31G8spd [page 2] Answered
His Excy Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1862. By Telegraph from Headquarters 16th Va Regt Camp Peirpoint Via Alexandria 1862. The officers of my regiment have unanimously asked the appointment of Capt Gwynne as Lieut Col the papers are on the way to you send me a good major at once Jas T. Close Col 16th Va Regt 31W77&268ColChg
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 30 1862. By Telegraph from Alexandria 30 1862. Regt mustered complete Maj Vincent says telegraph him to muster me as Colonel being necessary for regiment Jas T Close Col 16th Va Vols 17G49pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 4 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. The Three 3 ladies claim that you paid their fares to Grafton but only two 2 had their tickets the other one said you took her ticket with her permit. Conductor charges her fare. If you paid it I wish to refund Please answer L.R. Cofran
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
Adjt Genl Wheat Wheeling Sept 28 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 28 1861. I shipped thirty six horses to Webster this morning please send duplicate receipts no blankets arrived as yet please answer dispatches of yesterday J L Conley Post QM 23q59pd
Adjt Genl Wheat Wheeling Sept 28 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 27 1861. Shall I furnish companies belonging to Genl Hildebrand's regiment with tents & rations J L. Conley Post QM 139 49pd
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1862. I have formed the acquaintance of Dr. Gilles here of the first 1st Va who is willing to take the place of assistant second 2nd surgeon in this regiment I will write tomorrow in full your's A.S. Core 35DE194pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 12 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek, 12 1862. Is West Virginia Received A.S. Core Col Comdg Post 4Bn40pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feby 1 1862. . By Telegraph from Sutton Va 1 1862. . An election was held in Clay Co for state Senator would a man with thirty eight majority be entitled to his seat in the senate answer telegraph JM Corley
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 20 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 20 1861. via Piedmont We are here to escort the mustering officer to Greenland he is not here when will he be here. Answer quick A.A. Corrello 1st Lieut Greenland Guards 19.W.76Col.
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 16 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 16 1862. If the report from Parkersburg is correct of the outrages of the bushwhackers in Wirt county decided measures should be taken to throw a force into that section adequate to Crush them out what is the fact? Advise me quick accompanied by your suggestions RM Corwine Maj & ADC 44W166coll
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Headquarters Kanawha Brigade186. By Telegraph from Gauley Bridge [aug] 4th via Galleopalis 3th 1861. I have about eight hundred 800 serviceable muskets with Bayonets taken from the enemy they are at your disposal for the purpose you mentioned. I would suggest the sending of some reliable Officer as agent to the Valley to act for you in the formation of companies of Union Home guards issuing commissions and arms & = numbers are anxious [page 2] to join in Fayette Kanawha & Nicholas counties as well as below some regular organizing should exist before issuing the muskets. J. D. Cox, Brig. Genl. Comdg 80w250&513-col
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Headquarters Kanawha Brigade186. By Telegraph from Gauley Bridge [aug] 4th via Galleopalis 3th 1861. I have about eight hundred 800 serviceable muskets with Bayonets taken from the enemy they are at your disposal for the purpose you mentioned. I would suggest the sending of some reliable Officer as agent to the Valley to act for you in the formation of companies of Union Home guards issuing commissions and arms & = numbers are anxious [page 2] to join in Fayette Kanawha & Nicholas counties as well as below some regular organizing should exist before issuing the muskets. J. D. Cox, Brig. Genl. Comdg 80w250&513-col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1861. By Telegraph from Gauley Bridge 19 via Gallipolis 20th 1861. It is impossible for me to make any change in the position of my forces at present. JD Cox BG Cmdg 17W78&137 Coll
Hon FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1862. By Telegraph from Raleigh 9 1862. I am informed that the members of Co F first Va Cavalry have selected W Angelo Powell formerly Engineer attached to Genl Rosecrans staff for their Captain Vice Wm A West dismissed. I have no official notice of Capt West's dismissal & my information of the action of the company is also irregular. their action of course only a recommendation of which you [page 2] will probably get notice by mail. I would not advise acting upon until you are satisfied that it is maturely considered. Capt Powell would make a good officer but I hear there is dissention within the company. JD Cox BGenl 100D305pd
Hon FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1862. By Telegraph from Raleigh 9 1862. I am informed that the members of Co F first Va Cavalry have selected W Angelo Powell formerly Engineer attached to Genl Rosecrans staff for their Captain Vice Wm A West dismissed. I have no official notice of Capt West's dismissal & my information of the action of the company is also irregular. their action of course only a recommendation of which you [page 2] will probably get notice by mail. I would not advise acting upon until you are satisfied that it is maturely considered. Capt Powell would make a good officer but I hear there is dissention within the company. JD Cox BGenl 100D305pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 15 1862. By Telegraph from Flat Top Mountain Va 14th 1862. The positions of the enemy are behind the East River Mountains and in the vicinity of Monroe Court House owing to the easiness of railroad communications his strength varies from time to time but is probably as great as our own a force of some three thousand men would probably answer [page 2] for defensive purposes in this valley if nothing above the vicinity of Gauley Bridge were to be held there is of course some danger that the enemy might throw an expedient like Jackson or the recent one in Tennessee but the long and difficult line of communication reduces the risk [page 3] their recruiting can be done in the usual way & their discipline & efficiency will be promoted by removing them from the neighborhood of homes JD Cox, Maj 75H302pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 15 1862. By Telegraph from Flat Top Mountain Va 14th 1862. The positions of the enemy are behind the East River Mountains and in the vicinity of Monroe Court House owing to the easiness of railroad communications his strength varies from time to time but is probably as great as our own a force of some three thousand men would probably answer [page 2] for defensive purposes in this valley if nothing above the vicinity of Gauley Bridge were to be held there is of course some danger that the enemy might throw an expedient like Jackson or the recent one in Tennessee but the long and difficult line of communication reduces the risk [page 3] their recruiting can be done in the usual way & their discipline & efficiency will be promoted by removing them from the neighborhood of homes JD Cox, Maj 75H302pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 15 1862. By Telegraph from Flat Top Mountain Va 14th 1862. The positions of the enemy are behind the East River Mountains and in the vicinity of Monroe Court House owing to the easiness of railroad communications his strength varies from time to time but is probably as great as our own a force of some three thousand men would probably answer [page 2] for defensive purposes in this valley if nothing above the vicinity of Gauley Bridge were to be held there is of course some danger that the enemy might throw an expedient like Jackson or the recent one in Tennessee but the long and difficult line of communication reduces the risk [page 3] their recruiting can be done in the usual way & their discipline & efficiency will be promoted by removing them from the neighborhood of homes JD Cox, Maj 75H302pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 7 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 7 1862. Please have for me when I reach Wheeling as complete a statement of the present position & force of all our troops in Western Va Infantry Cavalry & artillery & their Condition in all respects so that my stop at Wheeling may be very brief I shall reach there tomorrow [page 2] if no accident occurs Yours JD Cox Maj Genl 52G125pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 7 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 7 1862. Please have for me when I reach Wheeling as complete a statement of the present position & force of all our troops in Western Va Infantry Cavalry & artillery & their Condition in all respects so that my stop at Wheeling may be very brief I shall reach there tomorrow [page 2] if no accident occurs Yours JD Cox Maj Genl 52G125pd
Hon. F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Jany 8th 1863. By Telegraph from Marietta 8th 1863. The Eighth Va. Reg't is not ordered out of the district, but simply to another part of it. J.D. Cox Maj Gen 7Hm74pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 1862. By Telegraph from Flat Top 1862. the request that Maj Halls resignation been accepted has been sent to the Head quarters army of Va it will be doubley complied with JD Cox Brig Genl Comdg 25D80pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 11 1862. By Telegraph from Raleigh 11 1862. Will have a Company at Hurricane bridge & Posts at Coals mouth Charleston Chapmansville & here with orders to officers to be extremely vigillent & en I think the people of the Lower Guyadotte are more Scared than hurt but will Spare no pains to protect them thoroughly JD Cox Bg Comdg 28D149pd
Gov. F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 14 1862. By Telegraph from Gallipolis 14 1862. How many troops in your vicinity can be spared for concentration at Clarksburg please give the list of those not really needed as railroad guards &c JD Cox Maj Genl 26Hm114pd
Lieut Jenk Wheeling Sept 25 1861. By Telegraph from Marrietta 25 1861. Have been disappointed in not receiving funds & have not been able to purchase the horses when I do I will let you know W Craig Captain AQM 24HM106pd
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Bellaire " 15 1861. Capt W. Craig is absent no equipment of any kind in the Quarter Masters department W. Craig Capt & QM per Thornton 14j33pd
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 21 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 21 1861. Ten or twelve of the best of the citizens of Tucker County are here I have conversed with them Tucker County is quiet send no more troops there one company there now Sam'l Crane 32W101col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 11 1861. By Telegraph from Johnstown Pa 1861. Is man named Capp prisoner war there from Wirt County Va? JH Craver 11G37pd
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
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph from Bellaire . 17 1861. I regret that my business compels me presence here today I will try to see you tomorrow. S Crispin Lt Ordinance 17j39paid
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 7 1861. By Telegraph from Bellaire " 7 1861. I have three hundred thirty one 331 cavalry sabers on hand. S. Crispin Capt Ordnance 10J25paid
Col W.H. Crothers Wheeling Nov 12 1861. By Telegraph from Bellaire 12 1861. I have received no invoice of the arms referred to ask Nixon by what authority he shipped them to me S Crispin Capt ordnance 20J40pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Bellaire 31 1861. telegram received please send an agent to consult with me relative to arms S Crispin, Capt Ordnance 13 J31pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 11 1862. By Telegraph from New York, 10, 1862. Telegram rec'd I do not know of any short Enfield rifles I this market at present. S. Crispin Capt of Ord. 16Y42pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wh. Sept 4 1861. By Telegraph from Bellaire 4 1861. I am authorized by Gen Rosecrans to issue to you one hundred 100 muskets on your requisition when do you want them S. Crispin Capt Ordnance 21JH7pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 22 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 22 1862. I have about one third 1/3 of the military in my district enlisted and can in a short time furnish my rolls if I am permitted to take the list from the rolls of the commandments of companies shall I do so what is the pay of those whom I may appoint to assist me report fully AS Criss Commissioner 57D176pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 17 1861. By Telegraph from Philada 17 1861. Telegram recd two thousand 2000 forage caps were sent to Capt Craig Bellair Ohio Twelfth 12 inst will send balance as soon as possible GH Crosman Dept QM Genl 22G59pd
Col HW Crothers Wheeling Nov 29 1861. By Telegraph from Philada 29 1861. How many men in the battery Let me know by telegraph that the supplies may be sent GH Crosman Depty QM Genl 17G49pd [page 2] 140 artillery jackets pantaloons boots overcoats SP Talmas gloves 50 artillery blankets
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Sept 8 1861. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 8 1861. Your dispatch received will send clothing as soon as possible there is now great need of it in Washington G.H. Crosman Dept QMG 19G53
Col HW Crothers Wheeling Nov 11 1861. By Telegraph from Philada 11 1861. Telegram rec'd part of the great coats sent fourth & fifteenth insts will send the rest of the supplies as soon as it is possible GH Crosman Dept QM Genl 25W115&110Col
Col HW Crothers Wheeling Nov 29 1861. By Telegraph from Philada 29 1861. How many men in the battery Let me know by telegraph that the supplies may be sent GH Crosman Depty QM Genl 17G49pd [page 2] 140 artillery jackets pantaloons boots overcoats SP Talmas gloves 50 artillery blankets
Col HW Crothers Wheeling Nov 30 1861. By Telegraph from Philada 30 1861. Telegram recd artillery blankets are furnished by the ordnance dept see regulations the rest will be sent. GH Crosman 17G49pd
His Excy Gov of Virginia Wheeling Aug 7 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton . 1 1861. Are there any troops at Camp Carlile except Capt. Britts Company when does their term of service expire two prisoners sent to Camp Carlile today whose names you will find written on an envelope containing papers in charge of the officer commanding guards & addressed to you are arrested for firing on our pickets they are bad men & require strict watch to prevent their escape [page 2] Gen Kelley health is improving Geo H Crosman AA Gen 71gr218pd
His Excy Gov of Virginia Wheeling Aug 7 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton . 1 1861. Are there any troops at Camp Carlile except Capt. Britts Company when does their term of service expire two prisoners sent to Camp Carlile today whose names you will find written on an envelope containing papers in charge of the officer commanding guards & addressed to you are arrested for firing on our pickets they are bad men & require strict watch to prevent their escape [page 2] Gen Kelley health is improving Geo H Crosman AA Gen 71gr218pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 7 1861. By Telegraph From Grafton Aug 7 1861. Seventeen (17) Secession prisoners go up today in charge of a guard to be turned over to Capt Britt Commanding Camp Carlile by order of Brig Gen Kelley. Geo H Crosman Jr Asst Adjt Genl 27Gr86pd
His Excellency the Governor Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Mr. Pumphrey left for Clarksburg this morning will be in Wheeling tomorrow evening by order Brig Gen Kelley Geo H Crosman Jr A.A.G. 17gr56pd
Gov. FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton VA 1861. William Corder Parton Gaul & Andrew Gaul of Barbour County sent to Camp Carlile from Clarksburg. Three 3 Union men neighbors of the above whose names are Francis E Paine, Hamilton J Partlett & Abraham Saunders called on me today & stated that the prisoners are not dangerous men but simply voted for the Ordinance of Secession I think they should be released on taking the Oath. Pass them up to this plaint when released. By Order George H. Crossman AAG 76gr233pd
Maj Geo. S. Trimble Camp Carlile Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Special order No 11. Capt G S Trimble 1 Va Volunteer Infantry will proceed without delay to Parkersburg thence to Spencer and muster into the United-States service for three 3 years the home guards there with the understanding that unless from urgent necessity they will not be called on to serve out of Western Virginia by command of Brigadier Genl Kelley Geo H. Crossman Jr Asst Adjt Genl 60Gr1.85pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Sent 200 By todays train. Geo H. Crossman, Jr. AAG 6Gr 35 pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton - 1861. Have ordered one thousand blankets from Clarksburg for you. Geo H. Crosman AAG 9Gd35pd
Maj Geo. S. Trimble Camp Carlile Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Litter and instructions will be up the Sevan Horse Parkersburg by this evening Geo H Crossman Jr. AAG 13Gr44pd
Capt. Geo. Trimble Camp Carlile Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Obtain muster-rolls &c from Doctor Logan. You are to be Major by order Geo H Crossman Jr. 14Gr47pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. The 30th Ohio is at Clarksburg and under special orders from Gen Rosecrans. All safe down the road this morning by order Geo H Crosman Jr AAG 23Gr74pd
Gen JS Wheat Wheeling Va 1861. By Telegraph from Fairmont 1861. The Rebels some one hundred & fifty 150 strong are camped at Worthington. I attacked there at day break Geo H Crosman 19a62pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 23 1861. By Telegraph from Philadelphia . 1861. Commission Geo H. Crosman Jr as Assistant Adjutant Genl all will be made satisfactory to you. H. W. Crothers. 16G47pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 2 1861. By Telegraph from Marietta 2 1861. Much of our clothing I am afraid has gone up Kanawha I will ascertain fully. HW Crothers 15W70Coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Oct 21 1861. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 21 1861. Six Hundred boxes clothing & Blankets shipped today to Capt Downing for you more tomorrow HW Crothers 11g45pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 6 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 6 1862. The medical Purveyor at Cincinnati has been ordered to supply your regiments instantly Maj Hill has not notified the Dept that Dr. Frizzell has been mustered in his resignation will be accepted as soon as they have the record HW Crothers 39W93&215Coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 6 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 6 1862. Commission recd & sent to Camp you should appoint him Lieut Col & James E Morrow Major. Hubbard resignation has been accepted. No danger of his death. Crothers 27W69&153coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 7 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 7 1862. Have prepared for Genl Cox a statement of the strength & location of troops he will want to issue some orders to them while with you Crothers 26w67&150coll
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Sept 4 1861. By Telegraph from Steubenville 4 1861. Have telegraphed Genl Meigs to send gutta percha Have written explaining HW Crothers 10Bn23pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 23 1861 By Telegraph from Phila 23 1861 Depty Quartermaster Genl Crosman of Philada has telegraphed Capt Craig that all goods shipped to Bellair are for you he is the father of the Geo H. Crosman Jr of Grafton Va H W Crothers 311G75pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 27 1862. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 27 . 1862. Much excitement here can you induce organization in you vicinity HW. Crothers 10G35pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 6 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 6 1862. Cox is appointed Maj Genl & to command the Dept of Western Va he will report to you Wednesday his division moves tonight via Hancock to Clarksburg Genl Halleck warmly approves the army moving that way Crothers 36W87&200coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 11 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 11 1862. General Banks has just informed Mr. Holbrook & myself that the first Va Infantry is ordered to Wheeling Crothers 18W51&110Coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 31 1861. By Telegraph from New York 31 1861. Got two thousand 2000 pistols today & working hard for guns HW Crothers 10G30pd
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
Wheeling Jan 30 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 30 to Brig Genl Rosecrans M Phails money goes today. Tell Gov to send no papers here at present H W Crothers Col & ADC 13 Wh1&85coll
