Gov. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 8th 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 8th 1861. Tell me if there is two (2) majors elected in Virginia 3rd Regiment is the officers elected according to Virginia regulations. answer immediately. has the Virginia regulations two majors. DT Hewes 29D.91pd [page 2] D.T. Hewes July 8th Clarksburg, V
Gov. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 8th 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 8th 1861. Tell me if there is two (2) majors elected in Virginia 3rd Regiment is the officers elected according to Virginia regulations. answer immediately. has the Virginia regulations two majors. DT Hewes 29D.91pd [page 2] D.T. Hewes July 8th Clarksburg, V
F H Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 9th 1861. Gov By Telegraph, from Grafton 9th 1861. I have considered your note of yesterday & discussed the matter with Mr. Humphery shall by glad to do all in my power to advance your objects but at present have no disposable troops am trying to get some relief by placing home guards in care of portions of the road & am expecting troops from Ohio from both sources have to have [page 2] means to accomplish your object as soon as it will be permitted for me to leave. I desire to call you and Gen Kelley for a brief consultation. Chas. W. Hill Brig Genl. 93 Gr284pd Genl. Hill July 9th
F H Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 9th 1861. Gov By Telegraph, from Grafton 9th 1861. I have considered your note of yesterday & discussed the matter with Mr. Humphery shall by glad to do all in my power to advance your objects but at present have no disposable troops am trying to get some relief by placing home guards in care of portions of the road & am expecting troops from Ohio from both sources have to have [page 2] means to accomplish your object as soon as it will be permitted for me to leave. I desire to call you and Gen Kelley for a brief consultation. Chas. W. Hill Brig Genl. 93 Gr284pd Genl. Hill July 9th
Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 10th 1861. By Telegraph, from Camp Hewes 10th 1861. Sir- I have Hiram A Doty and Benjamin F. Boggis arrested they have a pass purporting to be signed by Thomas S. Boggis of Marcus and SS Fleming[?] of Shinnston dated July 9th a member of the Shinnston Company thinks the signature spurious. Doty claims to be a citizen of Roane. Do you know anything of them answer soon. DT Hewes by order Col Com 61D183pd [page 2] D.T. Hewes July 10th
Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 10th 1861. By Telegraph, from Camp Hewes 10th 1861. Sir- I have Hiram A Doty and Benjamin F. Boggis arrested they have a pass purporting to be signed by Thomas S. Boggis of Marcus and SS Fleming[?] of Shinnston dated July 9th a member of the Shinnston Company thinks the signature spurious. Doty claims to be a citizen of Roane. Do you know anything of them answer soon. DT Hewes by order Col Com 61D183pd [page 2] D.T. Hewes July 10th
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy 10 1861. Wondering of Wise & Patter not satisfactory. Killing of forty 40 of the escorts confirmed. RCM Lovell [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell July 10th
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy 10 1861. Wondering of Wise & Patter not satisfactory. Killing of forty 40 of the escorts confirmed. RCM Lovell [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell July 10th
D. Lamb or WS Goshen Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph, from Monmouth, Ill 1861. See Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] or Genl. Kelly & say that Baggs Co will be in Wheeling twentieth 20 inst certain will this do? answer immidiately Thos Johnstin 23ch191pd [page 2] Thos. Johnstin Illinois July 10
D. Lamb or WS Goshen Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph, from Monmouth, Ill 1861. See Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] or Genl. Kelly & say that Baggs Co will be in Wheeling twentieth 20 inst certain will this do? answer immidiately Thos Johnstin 23ch191pd [page 2] Thos. Johnstin Illinois July 10
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph, from Parkersburg 10 1861. Money in special and individual deposit. If one other may shall I arrest Sheriff & take to Wheeling Jno List 18 q14pd. [page 2] John List July 10
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph, from Parkersburg 10 1861. Money in special and individual deposit. If one other may shall I arrest Sheriff & take to Wheeling Jno List 18 q14pd. [page 2] John List July 10
D. Lamb, Wheeling July 11 1861. By Telegraph, from Pittsburgh 11 1861. I will be over probably tomorrow to obtain ammunition. John Harker qw35coll [page 2] J. Harker July 11
D. Lamb, Wheeling July 11 1861. By Telegraph, from Pittsburgh 11 1861. I will be over probably tomorrow to obtain ammunition. John Harker qw35coll [page 2] J. Harker July 11
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Washington 12 1861. Congress adjourns Thursday and Senator will be bitterly opposed. Brown & Credentials not arrived. Send implications by first mail to Carlile. EM Norton 21 W 57&173 [page 2] E. M. Norton Washington July 12
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Washington 12 1861. Congress adjourns Thursday and Senator will be bitterly opposed. Brown & Credentials not arrived. Send implications by first mail to Carlile. EM Norton 21 W 57&173 [page 2] E. M. Norton Washington July 12
G N J Micah[?] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Rowlesburg 12 1860. Can Civil Officers act Officially without taking oath prescribed by Wheeling Convention if they do are their acts valid. J&A Brakeley 19s62pd [page 2] J&A Brakely [Brakeley] Rowlesburg July 12
G N J Micah[?] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Rowlesburg 12 1860. Can Civil Officers act Officially without taking oath prescribed by Wheeling Convention if they do are their acts valid. J&A Brakeley 19s62pd [page 2] J&A Brakely [Brakeley] Rowlesburg July 12
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 12. 1861. Pomeroy 12. 1861. Your letter satisfactory- Who are appointed Lieut Col. & Major R.C.M. Lovell 111G50&70Col
Daniel Lamb Cashr Wheeling July 12th 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 12 1860. Adams Express will deliver the ammunition will write particulars J. Harper QW35col Chgd to Gov. Pierpoints account [page 2] J. Harper July 12
Daniel Lamb Cashr Wheeling July 12th 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 12 1860. Adams Express will deliver the ammunition will write particulars J. Harper QW35col Chgd to Gov. Pierpoints account [page 2] J. Harper July 12
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 12 1861. The officers (field) chosen by the Captains & Lieutenants of the third regiment was elected or recommended by the officers present as fellows for colonel & Lieut. Col was unanimous Major Sweringen read all but three votes present which was cast for J G Foly. The vote J Q Lamb second major [page 2] was unanimous the only dissatisfaction is in Capt Halls Company who are not altogether satisfied with the majors who are here recommended D T. Hewes 15D230pd D.T. Hewes July 12
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 12 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 12 1861. The officers (field) chosen by the Captains & Lieutenants of the third regiment was elected or recommended by the officers present as fellows for colonel & Lieut. Col was unanimous Major Sweringen read all but three votes present which was cast for J G Foly. The vote J Q Lamb second major [page 2] was unanimous the only dissatisfaction is in Capt Halls Company who are not altogether satisfied with the majors who are here recommended D T. Hewes 15D230pd D.T. Hewes July 12
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 13 1861. By Telegraph, from Marietta, 13 1861. Are we to be furnished with rifles? JC Fell 7 Hw 50pd. [page 2] J.C. Fell Marietta July 13
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 13 1861. By Telegraph, from Marietta, 13 1861. Are we to be furnished with rifles? JC Fell 7 Hw 50pd. [page 2] J.C. Fell Marietta July 13
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Camp Near 1861. By Telegraph from Huttinsville 14 1861. Have been to Cheat river today. Enemy retreated to Staunton. I advise you to proceed with the political organization of the country up to this point. G. B. McClellan, Maj Gen USA 2/1 D 83 pd [page 2] Gen. McClellan Huttinsville July 14
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Camp Near 1861. By Telegraph from Huttinsville 14 1861. Have been to Cheat river today. Enemy retreated to Staunton. I advise you to proceed with the political organization of the country up to this point. G. B. McClellan, Maj Gen USA 2/1 D 83 pd [page 2] Gen. McClellan Huttinsville July 14
His Ex. FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 13 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg, 15 1860. Capt Hall of my regt will visit you today for the purpose of trying to get out he is the man that raised all the difficulty if you let him out it breaks my regiment for Gods sake hold him & reply him to me I have issued an order for an election on Saturday next. D.L. Hewes [David T. Hewes] Col 3rd Regt 22 cmdg 511D173pd [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 15
His Ex. FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 13 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg, 15 1860. Capt Hall of my regt will visit you today for the purpose of trying to get out he is the man that raised all the difficulty if you let him out it breaks my regiment for Gods sake hold him & reply him to me I have issued an order for an election on Saturday next. D.L. Hewes [David T. Hewes] Col 3rd Regt 22 cmdg 511D173pd [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 15
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 16 1860. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 1. 1860. Will please send me blank forms for morning field report, Morning campaign report also any other blanks belonging to the regiment it is impossible to get along without them. D.T, Hewes Col Cmdg Post 30 D95pd [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 16
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 16 1860. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 1. 1860. Will please send me blank forms for morning field report, Morning campaign report also any other blanks belonging to the regiment it is impossible to get along without them. D.T, Hewes Col Cmdg Post 30 D95pd [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 16
Genl. J.S. Wheat Wheeling July 17 1861. by Telegraph, from Clarksburg, 17 1860. I Sent a telegram to the Gov see him & render him any assistance you can. J.W. Moss, Col, 2d regt. VV 111d53 pd [page 2] Col. JW. Moss, Clarksburg, July 17
Genl. J.S. Wheat Wheeling July 17 1861. by Telegraph, from Clarksburg, 17 1860. I Sent a telegram to the Gov see him & render him any assistance you can. J.W. Moss, Col, 2d regt. VV 111d53 pd [page 2] Col. JW. Moss, Clarksburg, July 17
F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 18 1861. By Telegraph, from Fairmont, . 18 1861. Will you accept a three(3) years company raised in the state of Ohio any time within two (2) or Three(3) weeks answer D.M. Gang 21a68paid [page 2] D.M. Gang Fairmont July 18th 1861.
F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 18 1861. By Telegraph, from Fairmont, . 18 1861. Will you accept a three(3) years company raised in the state of Ohio any time within two (2) or Three(3) weeks answer D.M. Gang 21a68paid [page 2] D.M. Gang Fairmont July 18th 1861.
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 18th 1861. By Telegraph, from Pomeroy, O 18 1861. Wrote you yesterday Delay appointments until you receive my letter written today RCM Lovell 12w78&78coll [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell Pomeroy O. July 18
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 18th 1861. By Telegraph, from Pomeroy, O 18 1861. Wrote you yesterday Delay appointments until you receive my letter written today RCM Lovell 12w78&78coll [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell Pomeroy O. July 18
HH Boggess Care Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 19 1861. . By Telegraph, from Monmouth, Ill 1861. We are ready & must start Monday night will posses be here answer OW Gamble Capt. 13 ch 121 pd. [page 2] OW Gamble Monmouth July 19
HH Boggess Care Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 19 1861. . By Telegraph, from Monmouth, Ill 1861. We are ready & must start Monday night will posses be here answer OW Gamble Capt. 13 ch 121 pd. [page 2] OW Gamble Monmouth July 19
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 19 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 19 1861. Cavalry companies are coming here there will be five companies in a few days I would suggest you appoint some competent officer as Col & let him take charge of them as they arrive the sooner this is done the better. DT Hewes 41D133pd [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 19
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 19 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 19 1861. Cavalry companies are coming here there will be five companies in a few days I would suggest you appoint some competent officer as Col & let him take charge of them as they arrive the sooner this is done the better. DT Hewes 41D133pd [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 19
Adj't Genl. Wheat Wheeling July 20 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 20 1861. There is a part of a cavalry company here and they want to be mustered into the service & want forage for their horses must I give it to them? Jas Frazier Col 4th Va. V. 31 D 98 pd [page 2] Jas Frazier Clarksburg July 19
Adj't Genl. Wheat Wheeling July 20 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 20 1861. There is a part of a cavalry company here and they want to be mustered into the service & want forage for their horses must I give it to them? Jas Frazier Col 4th Va. V. 31 D 98 pd [page 2] Jas Frazier Clarksburg July 19
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 2... By Telegraph, from Beverly 20... Telegram recd. I Regret that... Cannot visit Wheeling now... Found it necessary to... march to the Kanawha... complete our work and... establish your authority. GB McClellan Maj Genl. USA 8D8qpd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 21 1861. By Telegraph, from Cameron 21 1861. A messenger came here this morning from Wetzel County three oclock and slated that a union had been shot the previous evening about eight oclock by two secessionists there is considerable alarm in that neighborhood on the account of it as there is considerable number of secessionists there & it is believed that the intend to kill or drive out the [page 2] Cameron (2) Union men in that locality they are led by Squire Colbert who is said to be a man of influence he was one of the men that shot Clayton, they sent over here for a force to go over and prevent further outrages the union men there are not well armed I am satisfied from what I have heard before this shortly that there is first cause for alarm and immediate action. I thought it would be best for you to order out a company from Camp Carlile to go out as far as Belton by the road as that is the nearest point it is only about eight miles from that place to Linn[?] Camp waters where this murder was committed plenty of guides will be furnished if necessary [page 3]Clayton had two balls put into him we have plenty of men but no guns answer immediately what you can do. J.R. Bell. 209 423 Collect [page 4] J. R. Bell
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 21 1861. By Telegraph, from Cameron 21 1861. A messenger came here this morning from Wetzel County three oclock and slated that a union had been shot the previous evening about eight oclock by two secessionists there is considerable alarm in that neighborhood on the account of it as there is considerable number of secessionists there & it is believed that the intend to kill or drive out the [page 2] Cameron (2) Union men in that locality they are led by Squire Colbert who is said to be a man of influence he was one of the men that shot Clayton, they sent over here for a force to go over and prevent further outrages the union men there are not well armed I am satisfied from what I have heard before this shortly that there is first cause for alarm and immediate action. I thought it would be best for you to order out a company from Camp Carlile to go out as far as Belton by the road as that is the nearest point it is only about eight miles from that place to Linn[?] Camp waters where this murder was committed plenty of guides will be furnished if necessary [page 3]Clayton had two balls put into him we have plenty of men but no guns answer immediately what you can do. J.R. Bell. 209 423 Collect [page 4] J. R. Bell
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 21 1861. By Telegraph, from Cameron 21 1861. A messenger came here this morning from Wetzel County three oclock and slated that a union had been shot the previous evening about eight oclock by two secessionists there is considerable alarm in that neighborhood on the account of it as there is considerable number of secessionists there & it is believed that the intend to kill or drive out the [page 2] Cameron (2) Union men in that locality they are led by Squire Colbert who is said to be a man of influence he was one of the men that shot Clayton, they sent over here for a force to go over and prevent further outrages the union men there are not well armed I am satisfied from what I have heard before this shortly that there is first cause for alarm and immediate action. I thought it would be best for you to order out a company from Camp Carlile to go out as far as Belton by the road as that is the nearest point it is only about eight miles from that place to Linn[?] Camp waters where this murder was committed plenty of guides will be furnished if necessary [page 3]Clayton had two balls put into him we have plenty of men but no guns answer immediately what you can do. J.R. Bell. 209 423 Collect [page 4] J. R. Bell
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 21 1861. By Telegraph, from Cameron 21 1861. A messenger came here this morning from Wetzel County three oclock and slated that a union had been shot the previous evening about eight oclock by two secessionists there is considerable alarm in that neighborhood on the account of it as there is considerable number of secessionists there & it is believed that the intend to kill or drive out the [page 2] Cameron (2) Union men in that locality they are led by Squire Colbert who is said to be a man of influence he was one of the men that shot Clayton, they sent over here for a force to go over and prevent further outrages the union men there are not well armed I am satisfied from what I have heard before this shortly that there is first cause for alarm and immediate action. I thought it would be best for you to order out a company from Camp Carlile to go out as far as Belton by the road as that is the nearest point it is only about eight miles from that place to Linn[?] Camp waters where this murder was committed plenty of guides will be furnished if necessary [page 3]Clayton had two balls put into him we have plenty of men but no guns answer immediately what you can do. J.R. Bell. 209 423 Collect [page 4] J. R. Bell
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling, July 22 1861. By Telegraph, from Monmouth, Ill 22 1861. My Company is full & want you to send passes & name the route immediately my men want to be off if not to your state I fear the will go elsewhere. OW Gamble Capt Pierpoint Guards 32ch254paid [page 2] OW Gamble Pomeroy Monmouth July 22
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling, July 22 1861. By Telegraph, from Monmouth, Ill 22 1861. My Company is full & want you to send passes & name the route immediately my men want to be off if not to your state I fear the will go elsewhere. OW Gamble Capt Pierpoint Guards 32ch254paid [page 2] OW Gamble Pomeroy Monmouth July 22