Browsing Francis H. Pierpont Civil War Telegrams

101. ptp_0221

Identifier:: ptp_0221
Date:: 1861/08/24
Sender:: Thornton, J.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 24 1861. By Telegraph from Bellair 24 1861. Capt Craig is absent Cannot answer your question. Thornton Sj23pd

1861/08/24

102. ptp_0301

Identifier:: ptp_0301
Date:: 1861/09/09
Sender:: Thornton, J.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 9 1861. By Telegraph from Bellair 9 1861. No tent poles & pins on hand for Va volunteers that I am advised of. Large lot here but not accepted. J Thornton qm agt 21Jh45pd

1861/09/09

103. ptp_0594

Identifier:: ptp_0594
Date:: 1862/04/03
Sender:: Thomas, Lorenzo
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:: Gov of Virginia Wheeling Apl 3 1862. By Telegraph from Washington " 3 1862. Volunteer recruiting service will cease from this date. L. Thomas Adjt Genl 8 50pd

1862/04/03

104. ptp_0595

Identifier:: ptp_0595
Date:: 1862/04/03
Sender:: Thomas, Lorenzo
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:: 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

1862/04/03

105. ptp_0690

Identifier:: ptp_0690
Date:: 1862/07/25
Sender:: Thomas, Lorenzo
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: His Excellency Gov of Virginia Wheeling July 25 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 25 1862. The two (2) regiments are independent of Recruits for old regiments fill up old regiments in addition L. Thomas A.A.G 16B74pd

1862/07/25

106. ptp_0857

Identifier:: ptp_0857
Date:: 1862/10/25
Sender:: Thomas, Lorenzo
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 25th 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 25 1862. Augustus Hill can't be allowed a substitute universal rule against substitutes L Thomas AG 11G37pd

1862/10/25

107. ptp_0936

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

1863/03/19

108. ptp_0275

Identifier:: ptp_0275
Date:: 1861/09/03
Sender:: Thoburn, Joseph
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Va Sept 3 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington 3 1861. "We are here on out way home Have Mr. Hornbrook ready to receive our guns &tc at noon. J. Thoburn 19 W48Coll

1861/09/03

109. ptp_0543

Identifier:: ptp_0543
Date:: 1861/??/02
Sender:: Thoburn, Joseph
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:: Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va 2 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington 2 1861. We start from here at six thirty (630) AM Col Crosman left here five (5) hours we have no further news J. Thoburn Col Comdg 19h48Co

1861/??/02

110. ptp_0602

Identifier:: ptp_0602
Date:: 1862/04/19
Sender:: Taylor, J. P.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 19 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 19 1862. Capt Burdetts commission & orders were sent to Baltimore Md care of Proprietor of the Fountain Inn copy of his orders forwarded to Punteytown, Taylor Co Va he is ordered to report in person at this office. Very Respectfully Your Obt Servant, J.P. Taylor CG 42G99pd

1862/04/19

111. ptp_0588

Identifier:: ptp_0588
Date:: 1862/03/28
Sender:: Tarr, Campbell
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:: FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Va Mch 28 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 28 1862. Send my cancelled check to Connelly for thirty nine hundred dollars Campbell Tarr 11 w 3P&p5col [page 2] Campbell Tarr Washinton D.C. March 28 1862.

1862/03/28

112. ptp_0589

Identifier:: ptp_0589
Date:: 1862/03/28
Sender:: Tarr, Campbell
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:: FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Va Mch 28 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 28 1862. Send my cancelled check to Connelly for thirty nine hundred dollars Campbell Tarr 11 w 3P&p5col [page 2] Campbell Tarr Washinton D.C. March 28 1862.

1862/03/28

113. ptp_0760

Identifier:: ptp_0760
Date:: 1862/09/11
Sender:: Symington, John H.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 11 1862. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh . 11 1862. Your telegram to Maj Montgomery has been referred to me the guns were sent to you on the ninth 9th instant John H Symington Col of Ordnance 20 W 55 coll

1862/09/11

114. ptp_0544

Identifier:: ptp_0544
Date:: 1861/??/03
Sender:: Symington, John
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:: 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

1861/??/03

115. ptp_0991

Identifier:: ptp_0991
Date:: 1863/05/04
Sender:: Sweeney, W. J.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from Cameron 4 1863. Have recd orders at this point from Genl Roberts to pick up my regiment & report without delay to Clarksburg. Send at once springfield muskets for two companies to Clarksburg say two hundred 200 WJ Sweeney Col 4th Regt 35w71coll [page 2] Mary Prix"

1863/05/04

116. ptp_0992

Identifier:: ptp_0992
Date:: 1863/05/04
Sender:: Sweeney, W. J.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from Cameron 4 1863. Have recd orders at this point from Genl Roberts to pick up my regiment & report without delay to Clarksburg. Send at once springfield muskets for two companies to Clarksburg say two hundred 200 WJ Sweeney Col 4th Regt 35w71coll [page 2] Mary Prix

1863/05/04

117. ptp_0672

Identifier:: ptp_0672
Date:: 1862/07/01
Sender:: Strother, David Hunter
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:: 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

1862/07/01

118. ptp_0802

Identifier:: ptp_0802
Date:: 1862/09/19
Sender:: Stout, B. B.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Hon F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Va Wheeling May 9 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 19 1862. Sir the militia of this county both armed & unarmed have been disbanded except one company is that your orders Capt BB[crossed out] Capt B.B. Stout 20D65pd

1862/09/19

119. ptp_0910

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

1862/??/24

120. ptp_0566

Identifier:: ptp_0566
Date:: 1862/02/09
Sender:: Stephens, W. A.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:: 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

1862/02/09

121. ptp_0704

Identifier:: ptp_0704
Date:: 1862/08/07
Sender:: Stealy, G. K.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 7 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 7 1862. We are getting recruits here they should go into camp but have no camp or garrison equipage can you furnish all we want I have just returned from the two upper counties I think we will recruit the two[crossed out] quota of all the counties G K Stealy Capt USA 43D14pd

1862/08/07

122. ptp_0356

Identifier:: ptp_0356
Date:: 1861/09/23
Sender:: Starr, William C.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 23 1861. By telegraph from Pomeroy 23 1861. Capt Vance Senior company full eighty three 83 men & want to mustered in immediately please send clothing and arms telegraph when officer will be here Lovell Absent W.C. Starr 28HM122pd

1861/09/23

123. ptp_0361

Identifier:: ptp_0361
Date:: 1861/09/27
Sender:: Starr, William C.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 27 1861. By telegraph from Pomeroy 27 1861. Please send clothing blankets particularly by Liberty today. W.C. Starr 8Hm50pd

1861/09/27

124. ptp_0820

Identifier:: ptp_0820
Date:: 1862/09/29
Sender:: Starr, William C.
Recipient:: Crothers, H. W.
Transcript:: Col H W Crothers ADC Wheeling Sept 29 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 1862. Col Dural started home today sick he will explain WC Starr Lt Col Comdg 9th Va Regt 9W50&50Col

1862/09/29

125. ptp_0859

Identifier:: ptp_0859
Date:: 1862/10/28
Sender:: Starr, D. L.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 28 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 28 1862. We Have been informed by Dr Safforn [Safford] surgeon of the sixth 6th Va Regt that Dr Dorener is not a regular physician if he can pass the examination I shall be happy to receive him not without Col McCaslin concurs D.L. Starr 39W127 col

1862/10/28

126. ptp_1052

Identifier:: ptp_1052
Date:: 1865/04/09
Sender:: Stanton, Edwin M.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: 9 p.m. Alexa[ndria] April 9 1865 By Telegraph from War Dept. 9 1865 This department has just recd official report of the surrender this day of Genl Lee and his army to Lt. Genl Grant on the terms proposed by Genl Grant Details will be given speedily as possible. Edwin M. Stanton Secy of War Head Qrs Army of U.S. 430 Rm Hon. E.M. Stanton Secy of War Genl Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon upon terms [page 2] proposed by myself. The accompanying additional correspondence will show the conditions fully U.S. Grant Lt. Genl Apl 9 1865 Genl- I recd your note of this morning on the picket line whither I had come to meet you to ascertain definitely what terms were embraced in your presentation of yesterday with reference to the surrender of this army. [page 3] I now request an interview in accordance with offer contained in your letter of yesterday - for that purpose. Very Respy Your Off R.E. Lee Genl CSA to U.S. Grant Comder US Army [page 4] Apl 9 1865 Genl R.E. Lee Comdr CSA Your note of this date is but this moment (1158 am) recd in consequence of having passed from the Richmond [crossed out] and Lynchburg road to the Farquiville and Lynchburg road I am at this writing about four miles west of Walters Church and will push forward to the front of the purpose of meeting - notice sent to me on this road where you wish the interview to take place will meet me - Very respy your Off Genl U.S. Grant [page 5] Appomattox CH Apl 9 1865 Genl R.E. Lee Comdr CSA In accordance with the substance of my letter to you of the 8th inst. I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Va on the following terms to wit Rolls of the all officers and men to be made in duplicate - One copy to be given to an officer designated by me the others to be retained by such officer or officers do you may designate - the officers to give [page 6] their individual paroles not to carry arms against the Govt of the United States until property exchanged and each Co or Regt commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands - The Army's artillery and public property to be packed and stacked and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them - This will not embrace the side arms of the officers nor their private horses or baggage - This done - such officers and men will be allowed - to return to their homes not to be disturbed by United States [page 7] authority so long as they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside - Very Respy U.S. Grant Lt. Genl Hd Qrs Army Northern Va 9th Apl 1865 Lt General U.S. Grant Comdr USA Genl I have recd your letter of this date containing the terms of surrender of Army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you - as they are substantially the same as those proposed in your [page 8] letter of the 8th Inst they are accepted. I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry the stipulations into effect. Very Respy Your Off R.E. Lee Lt. Genl

1865/04/09

127. ptp_1050

Identifier:: ptp_1050
Date:: 1865/04/09
Sender:: Stanton, Edwin M.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: 9 p.m. Alexa[ndria] April 9 1865 By Telegraph from War Dept. 9 1865 This department has just recd official report of the surrender this day of Genl Lee and his army to Lt. Genl Grant on the terms proposed by Genl Grant Details will be given speedily as possible. Edwin M. Stanton Secy of War Head Qrs Army of U.S. 430 Rm Hon. E.M. Stanton Secy of War Genl Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon upon terms [page 2] proposed by myself. The accompanying additional correspondence will show the conditions fully U.S. Grant Lt. Genl Apl 9 1865 Genl- I recd your note of this morning on the picket line whither I had come to meet you to ascertain definitely what terms were embraced in your presentation of yesterday with reference to the surrender of this army. [page 3] I now request an interview in accordance with offer contained in your letter of yesterday - for that purpose. Very Respy Your Off R.E. Lee Genl CSA to U.S. Grant Comder US Army [page 4] Apl 9 1865 Genl R.E. Lee Comdr CSA Your note of this date is but this moment (1158 am) recd in consequence of having passed from the Richmond [crossed out] and Lynchburg road to the Farquiville and Lynchburg road I am at this writing about four miles west of Walters Church and will push forward to the front of the purpose of meeting - notice sent to me on this road where you wish the interview to take place will meet me - Very respy your Off Genl U.S. Grant [page 5] Appomattox CH Apl 9 1865 Genl R.E. Lee Comdr CSA In accordance with the substance of my letter to you of the 8th inst. I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Va on the following terms to wit Rolls of the all officers and men to be made in duplicate - One copy to be given to an officer designated by me the others to be retained by such officer or officers do you may designate - the officers to give [page 6] their individual paroles not to carry arms against the Govt of the United States until property exchanged and each Co or Regt commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands - The Army's artillery and public property to be packed and stacked and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them - This will not embrace the side arms of the officers nor their private horses or baggage - This done - such officers and men will be allowed - to return to their homes not to be disturbed by United States [page 7] authority so long as they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside - Very Respy U.S. Grant Lt. Genl Hd Qrs Army Northern Va 9th Apl 1865 Lt General U.S. Grant Comdr USA Genl I have recd your letter of this date containing the terms of surrender of Army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you - as they are substantially the same as those proposed in your [page 8] letter of the 8th Inst they are accepted. I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry the stipulations into effect. Very Respy Your Off R.E. Lee Lt. Genl

1865/04/09

128. ptp_1051

Identifier:: ptp_1051
Date:: 1865/04/09
Sender:: Stanton, Edwin M.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: 9 p.m. Alexa[ndria] April 9 1865 By Telegraph from War Dept. 9 1865 This department has just recd official report of the surrender this day of Genl Lee and his army to Lt. Genl Grant on the terms proposed by Genl Grant Details will be given speedily as possible. Edwin M. Stanton Secy of War Head Qrs Army of U.S. 430 Rm Hon. E.M. Stanton Secy of War Genl Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon upon terms [page 2] proposed by myself. The accompanying additional correspondence will show the conditions fully U.S. Grant Lt. Genl Apl 9 1865 Genl- I recd your note of this morning on the picket line whither I had come to meet you to ascertain definitely what terms were embraced in your presentation of yesterday with reference to the surrender of this army. [page 3] I now request an interview in accordance with offer contained in your letter of yesterday - for that purpose. Very Respy Your Off R.E. Lee Genl CSA to U.S. Grant Comder US Army [page 4] Apl 9 1865 Genl R.E. Lee Comdr CSA Your note of this date is but this moment (1158 am) recd in consequence of having passed from the Richmond [crossed out] and Lynchburg road to the Farquiville and Lynchburg road I am at this writing about four miles west of Walters Church and will push forward to the front of the purpose of meeting - notice sent to me on this road where you wish the interview to take place will meet me - Very respy your Off Genl U.S. Grant [page 5] Appomattox CH Apl 9 1865 Genl R.E. Lee Comdr CSA In accordance with the substance of my letter to you of the 8th inst. I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Va on the following terms to wit Rolls of the all officers and men to be made in duplicate - One copy to be given to an officer designated by me the others to be retained by such officer or officers do you may designate - the officers to give [page 6] their individual paroles not to carry arms against the Govt of the United States until property exchanged and each Co or Regt commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands - The Army's artillery and public property to be packed and stacked and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them - This will not embrace the side arms of the officers nor their private horses or baggage - This done - such officers and men will be allowed - to return to their homes not to be disturbed by United States [page 7] authority so long as they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside - Very Respy U.S. Grant Lt. Genl Hd Qrs Army Northern Va 9th Apl 1865 Lt General U.S. Grant Comdr USA Genl I have recd your letter of this date containing the terms of surrender of Army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you - as they are substantially the same as those proposed in your [page 8] letter of the 8th Inst they are accepted. I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry the stipulations into effect. Very Respy Your Off R.E. Lee Lt. Genl

1865/04/09

129. ptp_1053

Identifier:: ptp_1053
Date:: 1865/04/09
Sender:: Stanton, Edwin M.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: 9 p.m. Alexa[ndria] April 9 1865 By Telegraph from War Dept. 9 1865 This department has just recd official report of the surrender this day of Genl Lee and his army to Lt. Genl Grant on the terms proposed by Genl Grant Details will be given speedily as possible. Edwin M. Stanton Secy of War Head Qrs Army of U.S. 430 Rm Hon. E.M. Stanton Secy of War Genl Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon upon terms [page 2] proposed by myself. The accompanying additional correspondence will show the conditions fully U.S. Grant Lt. Genl Apl 9 1865 Genl- I recd your note of this morning on the picket line whither I had come to meet you to ascertain definitely what terms were embraced in your presentation of yesterday with reference to the surrender of this army. [page 3] I now request an interview in accordance with offer contained in your letter of yesterday - for that purpose. Very Respy Your Off R.E. Lee Genl CSA to U.S. Grant Comder US Army [page 4] Apl 9 1865 Genl R.E. Lee Comdr CSA Your note of this date is but this moment (1158 am) recd in consequence of having passed from the Richmond [crossed out] and Lynchburg road to the Farquiville and Lynchburg road I am at this writing about four miles west of Walters Church and will push forward to the front of the purpose of meeting - notice sent to me on this road where you wish the interview to take place will meet me - Very respy your Off Genl U.S. Grant [page 5] Appomattox CH Apl 9 1865 Genl R.E. Lee Comdr CSA In accordance with the substance of my letter to you of the 8th inst. I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Va on the following terms to wit Rolls of the all officers and men to be made in duplicate - One copy to be given to an officer designated by me the others to be retained by such officer or officers do you may designate - the officers to give [page 6] their individual paroles not to carry arms against the Govt of the United States until property exchanged and each Co or Regt commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands - The Army's artillery and public property to be packed and stacked and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them - This will not embrace the side arms of the officers nor their private horses or baggage - This done - such officers and men will be allowed - to return to their homes not to be disturbed by United States [page 7] authority so long as they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside - Very Respy U.S. Grant Lt. Genl Hd Qrs Army Northern Va 9th Apl 1865 Lt General U.S. Grant Comdr USA Genl I have recd your letter of this date containing the terms of surrender of Army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you - as they are substantially the same as those proposed in your [page 8] letter of the 8th Inst they are accepted. I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry the stipulations into effect. Very Respy Your Off R.E. Lee Lt. Genl

1865/04/09

130. ptp_1048

Identifier:: ptp_1048
Date:: 1865/04/09
Sender:: Stanton, Edwin M.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: 9 p.m. Alexa[ndria] April 9 1865 By Telegraph from War Dept. 9 1865 This department has just recd official report of the surrender this day of Genl Lee and his army to Lt. Genl Grant on the terms proposed by Genl Grant Details will be given speedily as possible. Edwin M. Stanton Secy of War Head Qrs Army of U.S. 430 Rm Hon. E.M. Stanton Secy of War Genl Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon upon terms [page 2] proposed by myself. The accompanying additional correspondence will show the conditions fully U.S. Grant Lt. Genl Apl 9 1865 Genl- I recd your note of this morning on the picket line whither I had come to meet you to ascertain definitely what terms were embraced in your presentation of yesterday with reference to the surrender of this army. [page 3] I now request an interview in accordance with offer contained in your letter of yesterday - for that purpose. Very Respy Your Off R.E. Lee Genl CSA to U.S. Grant Comder US Army [page 4] Apl 9 1865 Genl R.E. Lee Comdr CSA Your note of this date is but this moment (1158 am) recd in consequence of having passed from the Richmond [crossed out] and Lynchburg road to the Farquiville and Lynchburg road I am at this writing about four miles west of Walters Church and will push forward to the front of the purpose of meeting - notice sent to me on this road where you wish the interview to take place will meet me - Very respy your Off Genl U.S. Grant [page 5] Appomattox CH Apl 9 1865 Genl R.E. Lee Comdr CSA In accordance with the substance of my letter to you of the 8th inst. I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Va on the following terms to wit Rolls of the all officers and men to be made in duplicate - One copy to be given to an officer designated by me the others to be retained by such officer or officers do you may designate - the officers to give [page 6] their individual paroles not to carry arms against the Govt of the United States until property exchanged and each Co or Regt commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands - The Army's artillery and public property to be packed and stacked and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them - This will not embrace the side arms of the officers nor their private horses or baggage - This done - such officers and men will be allowed - to return to their homes not to be disturbed by United States [page 7] authority so long as they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside - Very Respy U.S. Grant Lt. Genl Hd Qrs Army Northern Va 9th Apl 1865 Lt General U.S. Grant Comdr USA Genl I have recd your letter of this date containing the terms of surrender of Army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you - as they are substantially the same as those proposed in your [page 8] letter of the 8th Inst they are accepted. I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry the stipulations into effect. Very Respy Your Off R.E. Lee Lt. Genl

1865/04/09

131. ptp_1054

Identifier:: ptp_1054
Date:: 1865/04/09
Sender:: Stanton, Edwin M.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: 9 p.m. Alexa[ndria] April 9 1865 By Telegraph from War Dept. 9 1865 This department has just recd official report of the surrender this day of Genl Lee and his army to Lt. Genl Grant on the terms proposed by Genl Grant Details will be given speedily as possible. Edwin M. Stanton Secy of War Head Qrs Army of U.S. 430 Rm Hon. E.M. Stanton Secy of War Genl Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon upon terms [page 2] proposed by myself. The accompanying additional correspondence will show the conditions fully U.S. Grant Lt. Genl Apl 9 1865 Genl- I recd your note of this morning on the picket line whither I had come to meet you to ascertain definitely what terms were embraced in your presentation of yesterday with reference to the surrender of this army. [page 3] I now request an interview in accordance with offer contained in your letter of yesterday - for that purpose. Very Respy Your Off R.E. Lee Genl CSA to U.S. Grant Comder US Army [page 4] Apl 9 1865 Genl R.E. Lee Comdr CSA Your note of this date is but this moment (1158 am) recd in consequence of having passed from the Richmond [crossed out] and Lynchburg road to the Farquiville and Lynchburg road I am at this writing about four miles west of Walters Church and will push forward to the front of the purpose of meeting - notice sent to me on this road where you wish the interview to take place will meet me - Very respy your Off Genl U.S. Grant [page 5] Appomattox CH Apl 9 1865 Genl R.E. Lee Comdr CSA In accordance with the substance of my letter to you of the 8th inst. I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Va on the following terms to wit Rolls of the all officers and men to be made in duplicate - One copy to be given to an officer designated by me the others to be retained by such officer or officers do you may designate - the officers to give [page 6] their individual paroles not to carry arms against the Govt of the United States until property exchanged and each Co or Regt commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands - The Army's artillery and public property to be packed and stacked and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them - This will not embrace the side arms of the officers nor their private horses or baggage - This done - such officers and men will be allowed - to return to their homes not to be disturbed by United States [page 7] authority so long as they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside - Very Respy U.S. Grant Lt. Genl Hd Qrs Army Northern Va 9th Apl 1865 Lt General U.S. Grant Comdr USA Genl I have recd your letter of this date containing the terms of surrender of Army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you - as they are substantially the same as those proposed in your [page 8] letter of the 8th Inst they are accepted. I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry the stipulations into effect. Very Respy Your Off R.E. Lee Lt. Genl

1865/04/09

132. ptp_1055

Identifier:: ptp_1055
Date:: 1865/04/09
Sender:: Stanton, Edwin M.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: 9 p.m. Alexa[ndria] April 9 1865 By Telegraph from War Dept. 9 1865 This department has just recd official report of the surrender this day of Genl Lee and his army to Lt. Genl Grant on the terms proposed by Genl Grant Details will be given speedily as possible. Edwin M. Stanton Secy of War Head Qrs Army of U.S. 430 Rm Hon. E.M. Stanton Secy of War Genl Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon upon terms [page 2] proposed by myself. The accompanying additional correspondence will show the conditions fully U.S. Grant Lt. Genl Apl 9 1865 Genl- I recd your note of this morning on the picket line whither I had come to meet you to ascertain definitely what terms were embraced in your presentation of yesterday with reference to the surrender of this army. [page 3] I now request an interview in accordance with offer contained in your letter of yesterday - for that purpose. Very Respy Your Off R.E. Lee Genl CSA to U.S. Grant Comder US Army [page 4] Apl 9 1865 Genl R.E. Lee Comdr CSA Your note of this date is but this moment (1158 am) recd in consequence of having passed from the Richmond [crossed out] and Lynchburg road to the Farquiville and Lynchburg road I am at this writing about four miles west of Walters Church and will push forward to the front of the purpose of meeting - notice sent to me on this road where you wish the interview to take place will meet me - Very respy your Off Genl U.S. Grant [page 5] Appomattox CH Apl 9 1865 Genl R.E. Lee Comdr CSA In accordance with the substance of my letter to you of the 8th inst. I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Va on the following terms to wit Rolls of the all officers and men to be made in duplicate - One copy to be given to an officer designated by me the others to be retained by such officer or officers do you may designate - the officers to give [page 6] their individual paroles not to carry arms against the Govt of the United States until property exchanged and each Co or Regt commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands - The Army's artillery and public property to be packed and stacked and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them - This will not embrace the side arms of the officers nor their private horses or baggage - This done - such officers and men will be allowed - to return to their homes not to be disturbed by United States [page 7] authority so long as they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside - Very Respy U.S. Grant Lt. Genl Hd Qrs Army Northern Va 9th Apl 1865 Lt General U.S. Grant Comdr USA Genl I have recd your letter of this date containing the terms of surrender of Army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you - as they are substantially the same as those proposed in your [page 8] letter of the 8th Inst they are accepted. I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry the stipulations into effect. Very Respy Your Off R.E. Lee Lt. Genl

1865/04/09

133. ptp_1049

Identifier:: ptp_1049
Date:: 1865/04/09
Sender:: Stanton, Edwin M.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: 9 p.m. Alexa[ndria] April 9 1865 By Telegraph from War Dept. 9 1865 This department has just recd official report of the surrender this day of Genl Lee and his army to Lt. Genl Grant on the terms proposed by Genl Grant Details will be given speedily as possible. Edwin M. Stanton Secy of War Head Qrs Army of U.S. 430 Rm Hon. E.M. Stanton Secy of War Genl Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon upon terms [page 2] proposed by myself. The accompanying additional correspondence will show the conditions fully U.S. Grant Lt. Genl Apl 9 1865 Genl- I recd your note of this morning on the picket line whither I had come to meet you to ascertain definitely what terms were embraced in your presentation of yesterday with reference to the surrender of this army. [page 3] I now request an interview in accordance with offer contained in your letter of yesterday - for that purpose. Very Respy Your Off R.E. Lee Genl CSA to U.S. Grant Comder US Army [page 4] Apl 9 1865 Genl R.E. Lee Comdr CSA Your note of this date is but this moment (1158 am) recd in consequence of having passed from the Richmond [crossed out] and Lynchburg road to the Farquiville and Lynchburg road I am at this writing about four miles west of Walters Church and will push forward to the front of the purpose of meeting - notice sent to me on this road where you wish the interview to take place will meet me - Very respy your Off Genl U.S. Grant [page 5] Appomattox CH Apl 9 1865 Genl R.E. Lee Comdr CSA In accordance with the substance of my letter to you of the 8th inst. I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Va on the following terms to wit Rolls of the all officers and men to be made in duplicate - One copy to be given to an officer designated by me the others to be retained by such officer or officers do you may designate - the officers to give [page 6] their individual paroles not to carry arms against the Govt of the United States until property exchanged and each Co or Regt commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands - The Army's artillery and public property to be packed and stacked and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them - This will not embrace the side arms of the officers nor their private horses or baggage - This done - such officers and men will be allowed - to return to their homes not to be disturbed by United States [page 7] authority so long as they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside - Very Respy U.S. Grant Lt. Genl Hd Qrs Army Northern Va 9th Apl 1865 Lt General U.S. Grant Comdr USA Genl I have recd your letter of this date containing the terms of surrender of Army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you - as they are substantially the same as those proposed in your [page 8] letter of the 8th Inst they are accepted. I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry the stipulations into effect. Very Respy Your Off R.E. Lee Lt. Genl

1865/04/09

134. ptp_0729

Identifier:: ptp_0729
Date:: 1862/08/21
Sender:: Stanton, Edwin M.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 21 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 21 1862. Your telegram just rec'd in relation to the enemy crossing Cheat Mt. Pass been referred to the commander in cheif Genl Halleck for such action as he deem's proper you will please communicate with him in Respect to military operations in your state Edwin M. Stanton Secy of War 43B123pd

1862/08/21

135. ptp_0335

Identifier:: ptp_0335
Date:: 1861/09/14
Sender:: Stanley, J. G.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 14 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Scott 1861. It is understood by Genl Rosecrans that Genl Meigs has provided you & placed in your charge a quantity of clothing camp & infantry equipage for ten infantry & one Cavalry regt if so please answer me at once J. G. Stanley Capt AQM 39D83pd

1861/09/14

136. ptp_0139

Identifier:: ptp_0139
Date:: 1861/08/01
Sender:: Smith, William Farrar
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling, Aug 1st 1861. By Telegraph from Zanesville 1st 1861. I have a Company eighty five (85) me for artillery for three (3) years or the war will you accept & furnish us answer W. M. Farrar 20.z.55 paid

1861/08/01

137. ptp_0042

Identifier:: ptp_0042
Date:: 1861/07/05
Sender:: Smith, Seth
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 5 1861. By Telegraph, from Monmouth Ill 1861. Have you written to Boggess of this peace offering to accept volunteers Seth Smith 12ch 114 pd [page 2] Seth Smith July 5th Monmouth, Ill

1861/07/05

138. ptp_0041

Identifier:: ptp_0041
Date:: 1861/07/05
Sender:: Smith, Seth
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 5 1861. By Telegraph, from Monmouth Ill 1861. Have you written to Boggess of this peace offering to accept volunteers Seth Smith 12ch 114 pd [page 2] Seth Smith July 5th Monmouth, Ill

1861/07/05

139. ptp_0940

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

1863/03/29

140. ptp_0778

Identifier:: ptp_0778
Date:: 1862/09/15
Sender:: Smith, J. P. R. B.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Pt Pleasant 15 1862. You instruct Quartermaster at this place to furnish us with rations tents & blankets he will furnish them upon your requisition Col Cmdg 10th Reg't VM 21W94&94col

1862/09/15

141. ptp_0735

Identifier:: ptp_0735
Date:: 1862/09/02
Sender:: Smith, J. P. R. B.
Recipient:: Norton, George W.
Transcript:: Col. G. W. Norton Wheeling Sept 2 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 2 1862. Am advised of contents of your letter to dr Shaw you are authorized to inform Gov that I am at his service J.P.R.B. Smith 22 Hm98pd

1862/09/02

142. ptp_0247

Identifier:: ptp_0247
Date:: 1861/08/31
Sender:: Smith, Fontaine
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington " " 1861. A man is just here in fast haste and reports that there is a force of four hundred 400 in Worthington en route for Railroad Can you send assistance. I think the information reliable without doubt F. Smith 35 Hi80pd

1861/08/31

143. ptp_0259

Identifier:: ptp_0259
Date:: 1861/09/01
Sender:: Smith, Fontaine
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Dated Mannington Sept 1st 1861. to F. H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] About five oclock AM 2 Pickets Capt Craig 60 Ohio was driven in who reported a body of 37 Rebels were organized but no attack no damage to road as yet reported from the appearance of the ground which the pickets say the Rebels occupied there is no doubt but that there was a force of some size F. Smith

1861/09/01

144. ptp_0274

Identifier:: ptp_0274
Date:: 1861/09/03
Sender:: Smith, Fontaine
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 3 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington 3 1861. Capt West's Company has been here since yesterday noon awaiting orders. All is quiet. Answer F Smith 13W40coll

1861/09/03

145. ptp_0273

Identifier:: ptp_0273
Date:: 1861/09/03
Sender:: Smith, Fontaine
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 3 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington 1861. Capt West has sixty two 62 men F. Smith 1N 30Coll

1861/09/03

146. ptp_0310

Identifier:: ptp_0310
Date:: 1861/09/10
Sender:: Smith, David L.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 10 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 10 1861. in answer to your despatch to Genl Kelly we have put[?] eight hundred blankets on hand Lieut D Smith AAQM 10 Gr 53 pd

1861/09/10

147. ptp_0360

Identifier:: ptp_0360
Date:: 1861/09/26
Sender:: Smith, David L.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Governor Wheeling Sept 26 By Telegraph from Grafton 26 1861. Yesterday Forwarded to Cheat Mt the clothing requested by Gov Morton Lieut D.L. Smith A.A.Q.M. 11Gr28pd

1861/09/26

148. ptp_0367

Identifier:: ptp_0367
Date:: 1861/09/28
Sender:: Smith, David L.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 28 By Telegraph from Grafton 28 1861. We sent to Brig Genl Reynolds on twenty fourth ten hundred & twenty five shirts five thousand & forty drawers thirteen hundred & seventy nine blouses eighteen hundred & fifty six pants & one thousand knapsacks the Ohio twenty Fifth recd none from this point. DL Smith AAQM 45Gr140pd

1861/09/28

149. ptp_0928

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

1863/02/23

150. ptp_1021

Identifier:: ptp_1021
Date:: 1863/05/08
Sender:: Slifer, Eli
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 8 1863. The Gov is at Washington seeing after our wounded soldiers I forwarded your dispatch of yesterday to him he will doubtless bring the subject of your message to the attention of the authorities there we have no organized troops in this state to send you if the Pittsburgh regiment will volunteer to go to your assistance [page 2] the state will supply them with the necessary arms for the purpose. Eli Slifer Secy Commonwealth 68G151pd

1863/05/08

151. ptp_1020

Identifier:: ptp_1020
Date:: 1863/05/08
Sender:: Slifer, Eli
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 8 1863. The Gov is at Washington seeing after our wounded soldiers I forwarded your dispatch of yesterday to him he will doubtless bring the subject of your message to the attention of the authorities there we have no organized troops in this state to send you if the Pittsburgh regiment will volunteer to go to your assistance [page 2] the state will supply them with the necessary arms for the purpose. Eli Slifer Secy Commonwealth 68G151pd

1863/05/08

152. ptp_0728

Identifier:: ptp_0728
Date:: 1862/08/20
Sender:: Slacke, S. S.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:: 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

1862/08/20

153. ptp_0764

Identifier:: ptp_0764
Date:: 1862/09/12
Sender:: Slack, G.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston Va 12 1862. Our valley us threatened. We think we can hold Salt works & Charleston with aid of militia. Order them called at once & fed. Send aid if possible G. Slack 28W122&122col

1862/09/12

154. ptp_0906

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

1862/12/29

155. ptp_0579

Identifier:: ptp_0579
Date:: 1862/03/11
Sender:: Shields, James
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:: 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

1862/03/11

156. ptp_0433

Identifier:: ptp_0433
Date:: 1861/10/25
Sender:: Shell, Daniel C. M.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 25 1861. By Telegraph from Oakland 25 1861. Sir are you going to send ammunition to Home Guards Hardy Co & also clothing we need them answer immediately Capt Daniel CM Shell Hardy Co Home Guards 20Fn70pd

1861/10/25

157. ptp_0477

Identifier:: ptp_0477
Date:: 1861/11/09
Sender:: Seward, William H.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:: 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

1861/11/09

158. ptp_0590

Identifier:: ptp_0590
Date:: 1862/03/31
Sender:: Segar, Joseph
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Mch 31 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 31 1862. Please say whether late elections for first Congressional district was not by your writ of election. Jos Segar 465 9th St. 16B.74pd joh

1862/03/31

159. ptp_0332

Identifier:: ptp_0332
Date:: 1861/09/13
Sender:: Scott, Thomas A.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1861. I will telegraph Gov Dennison to let you have force will you need three 3 Regts? Thos A Scott 15Gr45pd

1861/09/13

160. ptp_0553

Identifier:: ptp_0553
Date:: 1861/??/??
Sender:: Scott, Thomas A.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:: 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

1861/??/??

161. ptp_0459

Identifier:: ptp_0459
Date:: 1861/11/01
Sender:: Scott, T. A.
Recipient:: Crothers, H. W.
Transcript:: 73 Dated Washn Nov 1st 1861. Rec'd Phil'a, 1861. , O'clock, min. M. to H.W. Crothers The guns by the Arego are all disposed of Shall be able to supply western devision very soon. T. A. Scott 18/62

1861/11/01

162. ptp_0331

Identifier:: ptp_0331
Date:: 1861/09/13
Sender:: Schenck, Robert C.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 13 1861. On the road today I telegraphed Governor Morton of Indiana to know if he could send reinforcements to Genl Reyonld he replies that he will start three 3 Regiments tomorrow morning they will cross the River at Beuwood be ready with transportation for them from Beuwood to Grafton Robt C Schenck Brig Genl 47D146pd

1861/09/13

163. ptp_0957

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

1863/05/01

164. ptp_0958

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

1863/05/01

165. ptp_0959

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

1863/05/01

166. ptp_0960

Identifier:: ptp_0960
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

1863/05/01

167. ptp_1022

Identifier:: ptp_1022
Date:: 1863/05/08
Sender:: Schenck, Robert C.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Baltimore 8 1863. I repeat Genl Lightburn was relieved & not authorized to take any troops whatever with him & if Capt Dod has withdrawn a single man from Fairmont or elsewhere except the force furnished by Gov Tod he has acted without any order from me RC Schenck Maj Genl 44G103pd

1863/05/08

168. ptp_0639

Identifier:: ptp_0639
Date:: 1862/05/18
Sender:: Schenck, Robert C.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 18 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 18 1862. Capt Shaw of third 3 va Cavalry having resigned and his resignation accepted it is very important to have his place filled at once the Sergeant who has been recommended is I believe a good and suitable man give us him or Somebody. Robt. C. Schenck Brig Genl 42Gs178pd

1862/05/18

169. ptp_0954

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

1863/05/01

170. ptp_0955

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

1863/05/01

171. ptp_0956

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

1863/05/01

172. ptp_0953

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

1863/05/01

173. ptp_1029

Identifier:: ptp_1029
Date:: 1863/05/08
Sender:: Schenck, Robert C.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters 186(3) By Telegraph from Baltimore May 8 186. Gen Lightburn was relieved from duty at his own request to return to Louisiana his leave of absence having expired he was directed to turn over his command to Col Mulligan & not instructed or authorized to take any troops back with him but Gov Tod complained that Capt Dod with the small number of Ohio troops which he had spared to go only to the border had been brought into the interior of West Virginia. I directed [page 2] Capt Dod therefore to return to Wheeling but have got Gov Tod to order him with whatever force he as immediately down the river to Parkersburg where they may be much more needed than at Grafton I have sent Genl Kelley to Grafton to assume the command in person & instead of diminishing I have been sending westward to that section every regt & man that I could let go safely [page 3] or by any possibility from other points Robt C Schenck Maj Genl Comdg 15 CG327pd

1863/05/08

174. ptp_1030

Identifier:: ptp_1030
Date:: 1863/05/08
Sender:: Schenck, Robert C.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters 186(3) By Telegraph from Baltimore May 8 186. Gen Lightburn was relieved from duty at his own request to return to Louisiana his leave of absence having expired he was directed to turn over his command to Col Mulligan & not instructed or authorized to take any troops back with him but Gov Tod complained that Capt Dod with the small number of Ohio troops which he had spared to go only to the border had been brought into the interior of West Virginia. I directed [page 2] Capt Dod therefore to return to Wheeling but have got Gov Tod to order him with whatever force he as immediately down the river to Parkersburg where they may be much more needed than at Grafton I have sent Genl Kelley to Grafton to assume the command in person & instead of diminishing I have been sending westward to that section every regt & man that I could let go safely [page 3] or by any possibility from other points Robt C Schenck Maj Genl Comdg 15 CG327pd

1863/05/08

175. ptp_1031

Identifier:: ptp_1031
Date:: 1863/05/08
Sender:: Schenck, Robert C.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters 186(3) By Telegraph from Baltimore May 8 186. Gen Lightburn was relieved from duty at his own request to return to Louisiana his leave of absence having expired he was directed to turn over his command to Col Mulligan & not instructed or authorized to take any troops back with him but Gov Tod complained that Capt Dod with the small number of Ohio troops which he had spared to go only to the border had been brought into the interior of West Virginia. I directed [page 2] Capt Dod therefore to return to Wheeling but have got Gov Tod to order him with whatever force he as immediately down the river to Parkersburg where they may be much more needed than at Grafton I have sent Genl Kelley to Grafton to assume the command in person & instead of diminishing I have been sending westward to that section every regt & man that I could let go safely [page 3] or by any possibility from other points Robt C Schenck Maj Genl Comdg 15 CG327pd

1863/05/08

176. ptp_0950

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

1863/04/20

177. ptp_0946

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

1863/04/06

178. ptp_0943

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

1863/04/03

179. ptp_0414

Identifier:: ptp_0414
Date:: 1861/10/18
Sender:: Saunders, Johnson
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 18 1861. Gen Cameron left here this morning for Pittsburg via Steubenville Johnson Saunders & Co. 10W50Col

1861/10/18

180. ptp_0674

Identifier:: ptp_0674
Date:: 1862/07/02
Sender:: Samuels, Henry J.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 2 1862. By Telegraph from Martinsburg 2 1862. Mission performed. Exhausted commissions Leave at ten this morning for Washington. Let wife know. Operations at Richmond & in the Valley kept dark. HJ Samuels Adjt Genl 23W102col

1862/07/02

181. ptp_0830

Identifier:: ptp_0830
Date:: 1862/10/04
Sender:: Samuels, Henry J.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov. F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 4 1862. By Telegraph from Pt Pleasant 4 1862. Take no action in regard to second Va cavalry Roherbacker case settled satisfactorily shall I commission Comstock vice Grant resigned H.J. Samuels AG Va 21W94&94coll

1862/10/04

182. ptp_0609

Identifier:: ptp_0609
Date:: 1862/05/02
Sender:: Samuels, Henry J.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:: 9 Dated Wheeling May 2nd 1862. Rec'd Washington, May 2nd 1862. o'clock, min M. To Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] See about arms for first Virginia Infantry. Armstrong Genl Shields. Asst Adjt Genl is here for that purpose They have four or five (4 or 5) different kinds and all unfit for service. Also see about arms for first Virginia Cavalry HJ Samuels Adjt Genl 38/81ne [page 2] H. J. Samuels Wheeling Va May 22. 1862

1862/05/02

183. ptp_0608

Identifier:: ptp_0608
Date:: 1862/05/02
Sender:: Samuels, Henry J.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: 9 Dated Wheeling May 2nd 1862. Rec'd Washington, May 2nd 1862. o'clock, min M. To Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] See about arms for first Virginia Infantry. Armstrong Genl Shields. Asst Adjt Genl is here for that purpose They have four or five (4 or 5) different kinds and all unfit for service. Also see about arms for first Virginia Cavalry HJ Samuels Adjt Genl 38/81ne [page 2] H. J. Samuels Wheeling Va May 22. 1862

1862/05/02

184. ptp_0895

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

1862/12/17

185. ptp_0894

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

1862/12/17

186. ptp_0854

Identifier:: ptp_0854
Date:: 1862/10/23
Sender:: Safford, Erasmus D.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 23 1862. By Telegraph from Grafton Va 23 1862. For the sake of humanity and the honor of my profession I entreat you not to commission Dr. Dorener E.D. Safforn [Safford] 19Gr62pd

1862/10/23

187. ptp_0693

Identifier:: ptp_0693
Date:: 1862/07/29
Sender:: Safford, E. D.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov. F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 29 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 29 1862. Sir Your letter just rec'd will be up as soon as possible E.D. Sufford 12Q46pd

1862/07/29

188. ptp_0805

Identifier:: ptp_0805
Date:: 1862/09/20
Sender:: Ruth, James
Recipient:: Samuels, Henry J.
Transcript:: Gen H.J. Samuels Wheeling Sept 20 1862. By Telegraph from Fairmont 20 1862. I am here with my cavalry company from Monongalia waiting transportation to Wheeling Jas Ruth Capt. 13a44pd

1862/09/20

189. ptp_0413

Identifier:: ptp_0413
Date:: 1861/10/18
Sender:: Russell, David A.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18th 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy . 18th 1861. Capt Brown's company stationed at spencer Roane Co Va are out of provisions and I was dispatched to Parkersburg to get some & I cannot get any wagons or guards to take it to them & I want to know what to do immediately Russell Serg't Co C4th Regt 44W184&206col

1861/10/18

190. ptp_0586

Identifier:: ptp_0586
Date:: 1862/03/20
Sender:: Ruggles, George D.
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:: His Ecy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Mch 20 1862. By Telegraph from Washington, 20 1862. How many companies in your battalion of cavalry- by order. Geo D Ruggles A.A.G. 10B35pd

1862/03/20

191. ptp_0218

Identifier:: ptp_0218
Date:: 1861/08/23
Sender:: Ruffner, Lewis
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " " 1861. No rifles at Command now will furnish shortly help now if possible L. Ruffner 12 w 41col

1861/08/23

192. ptp_0342

Identifier:: ptp_0342
Date:: 1861/09/16
Sender:: Ruffner, Lewis
Recipient:: Lamb, Daniel
Transcript:: D. Lamb Wheeling Sept 16 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus O 1861. Can I get rifles when? how many answer quick L. Ruffner 9D 31 Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] W. Lamb is East please answer for him N. Campbell

1861/09/16

193. ptp_0793

Identifier:: ptp_0793
Date:: 1862/09/17
Sender:: Ruffner, David
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 17 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 17 1862. What is being done to expel rebels from Kanawha no authority in this Department D. Ruffner. 15C70pd

1862/09/17

194. ptp_0124

Identifier:: ptp_0124
Date:: 1861/07/27
Sender:: Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters AOWV 1861. By telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1861. The matter of regulating passes on the B.&O. RR was talked over with your friend Mr. Ford he promised in conjunction with yourself & others to indicate a suitable man whom I could appoint to vise the passes W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl U.S.A. 40D125pd [page 2] Genl. Rosecrans Clarksburg July 27

1861/07/27

195. ptp_0125

Identifier:: ptp_0125
Date:: 1861/07/27
Sender:: Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters AOWV 1861. By telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1861. The matter of regulating passes on the B.&O. RR was talked over with your friend Mr. Ford he promised in conjunction with yourself & others to indicate a suitable man whom I could appoint to vise the passes W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl U.S.A. 40D125pd [page 2] Genl. Rosecrans Clarksburg July 27

1861/07/27

196. ptp_0127

Identifier:: ptp_0127
Date:: 1861/07/29
Sender:: Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 29 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 29 1861. Gen Hill forward me your despatch to Grafton asking force twenty eighth Ohio will be in Wheeling tonight please let me know what is the matter & I will send necessary force W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl U.S.A 32D101pd

1861/07/29

197. ptp_0141

Identifier:: ptp_0141
Date:: 1861/08/02
Sender:: Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 2 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 2 1861. What sort of material is the artillery company offered Yes I can arm but many artillery offers are made me & I wish to take care in the selection WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 29D92pd

1861/08/02

198. ptp_0157

Identifier:: ptp_0157
Date:: 1861/08/12
Sender:: Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 12th 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 12 1861. Two 2 Virginia companies in Kanawha serve at Mason City & Point Pleasant & one at Grafton will make a regiment. Have any field officers yet been appointed for them If not I suggest a consultation with Maj Oakes RCM Lovell Mason City [page 2] I want to embody these troops WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 45 D 141pd

1861/08/12

199. ptp_0156

Identifier:: ptp_0156
Date:: 1861/08/12
Sender:: Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 12th 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 12 1861. Two 2 Virginia companies in Kanawha serve at Mason City & Point Pleasant & one at Grafton will make a regiment. Have any field officers yet been appointed for them If not I suggest a consultation with Maj Oakes RCM Lovell Mason City [page 2] I want to embody these troops WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 45 D 141pd

1861/08/12

200. ptp_0179

Identifier:: ptp_0179
Date:: 1861/08/19
Sender:: Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:: Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:: Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 19 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " " 1861. By law the president alone has power to receive six 6 months troops I must get an answer from the Secretary of War before I can accept WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 26P83pd

1861/08/19

Limit your search

Sender

Recipient

Search Constraints

Search Results

101. ptp_0221

102. ptp_0301

103. ptp_0594

104. ptp_0595

105. ptp_0690

106. ptp_0857

107. ptp_0936

108. ptp_0275

109. ptp_0543

110. ptp_0602

111. ptp_0588

112. ptp_0589

113. ptp_0760

114. ptp_0544

115. ptp_0991

116. ptp_0992

117. ptp_0672

118. ptp_0802

119. ptp_0910

120. ptp_0566

121. ptp_0704

122. ptp_0356

123. ptp_0361

124. ptp_0820

125. ptp_0859

126. ptp_1052

127. ptp_1050

128. ptp_1051

129. ptp_1053

130. ptp_1048

131. ptp_1054

132. ptp_1055

133. ptp_1049

134. ptp_0729

135. ptp_0335

136. ptp_0139

137. ptp_0042

138. ptp_0041

139. ptp_0940

140. ptp_0778

141. ptp_0735

142. ptp_0247

143. ptp_0259

144. ptp_0274

145. ptp_0273

146. ptp_0310

147. ptp_0360

148. ptp_0367

149. ptp_0928

150. ptp_1021

151. ptp_1020

152. ptp_0728

153. ptp_0764

154. ptp_0906

155. ptp_0579

156. ptp_0433

157. ptp_0477

158. ptp_0590

159. ptp_0332

160. ptp_0553

161. ptp_0459

162. ptp_0331

163. ptp_0957

164. ptp_0958

165. ptp_0959

166. ptp_0960

167. ptp_1022

168. ptp_0639

169. ptp_0954

170. ptp_0955

171. ptp_0956

172. ptp_0953

173. ptp_1029

174. ptp_1030

175. ptp_1031