Lieut Jenk Wheeling Sept 25 1861. By Telegraph from Marrietta 25 1861. Have been disappointed in not receiving funds & have not been able to purchase the horses when I do I will let you know W Craig Captain AQM 24HM106pd
Received at Grafton Aug 30th 1861. By Telegraph from Cornwallis To Genl Kelley The Company made up by Col D V Cox is quartered at Ritchie Court House & has been for the last two days waiting to be mustered into service let me know how soon Col Wilkinson can muster us in. L Peirpoint 40Gr85Col
Lt Col Kelly Wheeling Nov 3 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 3 1861. Please send me one hundred & two 102 blue caps and one hundred 7 two 102 gutta percha blankets and I will receipt immediately Capt J H Dayton 22Bn 71pd
Kennedy Wheeling July 31 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 31 1861. Please tell the Gov that Wm F Johnson is ex Gov of Penna & John Harper Cashier Bank of Pittsburgh & give answer quickly as possible Culgan
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
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
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
D. Lamb & P.G. Van Winkle Wheeling Aug 25 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " 25 1861. I do not think it practicable nor advisable for the Government to arm Equip & clothe troops for sixty days service. There is no act of Congress authorizing such a proceeding that I know of if the home guards Pittsburgh are not armed & equipped better than you suggest they would not be effect[...] at any [...] therefore we must depend [...] our resources [...] [page 2] them [...] Kelley Brig Genl 66Gr203paid
D. Lamb & P.G. Van Winkle Wheeling Aug 25 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " 25 1861. I do not think it practicable nor advisable for the Government to arm Equip & clothe troops for sixty days service. There is no act of Congress authorizing such a proceeding that I know of if the home guards Pittsburgh are not armed & equipped better than you suggest they would not be effect[...] at any [...] therefore we must depend [...] our resources [...] [page 2] them [...] Kelley Brig Genl 66Gr203paid
Capt C Leib Wheeling Nov 14 1861. By Telegraph from Fort Hamilton 14 1861. I will accept the Infantry regt will start immediately Lucien Loeser 10G30pd
Col Lightburn Care Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 5 1861. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 4 1861. See Dr Wirtz medical Director and get requisition for me instruments Geo K Ackley Surgeon 4th Va Regt 11Hm34 pd
J.H. Lockwood, Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " 13 1861. If Captain Fishers Company can be spared from Camp Carlile have clothed & fully equipped & then ask the Governor to have it sent up to me B.F. Kelley, Brig Genl 27Gr86pd
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
John Michael, Mem of Legislature Wheeling Aug 22 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek " " 1861. Night before last a party of fifty Secessionists came into the north side of Hardy County to take James P. Babb. Twenty of the Home Guard intercepted them by a mountain path and killed all of them but six. It is said there is a large force of [page 2] 48 men eight miles south of Petersburg Sending out foraging parties to gather supplies for the army at Monterey. Get arms for Auberry by all means. The home guard in Hardy should have the means of protecting themselves and the neighborhood R. L McCook Col 9 Ohio 88Bn274pd
John Michael, Mem of Legislature Wheeling Aug 22 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek " " 1861. Night before last a party of fifty Secessionists came into the north side of Hardy County to take James P. Babb. Twenty of the Home Guard intercepted them by a mountain path and killed all of them but six. It is said there is a large force of [page 2] 48 men eight miles south of Petersburg Sending out foraging parties to gather supplies for the army at Monterey. Get arms for Auberry by all means. The home guard in Hardy should have the means of protecting themselves and the neighborhood R. L McCook Col 9 Ohio 88Bn274pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] & EM Norton Wheeling Aug 11 1862. By Telegraph from Cadiz Junction 11 1862. I will be with you tomorrow. Bingham 6W30col
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
Brig Gen Oakes Wheeling Aug 14 By Telegraph from Oakland Aug 14 1861. Please send to Jacob Kepler authority to raise a company at Selby's Pont Maryland for fourth 4 Virginia requirement. Send it to Capt Snider at this place Col. Jas Frazier 25FN85pd
Maj James Oakes or Gov F.H. Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 21 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy " " 1861. Vances company is not complete if you will send clothing camp equipage & guns for eighty three 83 it can be in a few days. The cavalry company is short ten 10 men can you send this equipment for seventy nine 79 & it will be complete in several days. R.C.M. Lovell 47W151&218Col
Lieut Col Paxton 2d Va Cavalry Wheeling Nov 16 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 16 1861. McLure House arrangements made Eells & Andy Scott full companies for muster AD Eells 10C60pd
Gov of Virginia Wheeling Wheeling Jany 19 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 19 1863. By direction of the Secy of War the colonel & chaplain of the 15th Virginia may be mustered a copy of this will be authority for the mustering officer Thos M Vincent AAG 29B126pd
Wheeling, July 28, 1862. Gov. F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] ('By telegraph from') Washington 28, 1862. 9:30 AM Quote It would be of great service here for us to know as fully as you can tell what progress is made & making in recruiting for old regts in your state also about what day the first new regt can move from you what the second what the third & so on this information is important to us in making calculations please give it as promptly and accurately as you can. (sig) A. Lincoln. 71 G 7 pd
Wheeling, Oct. 16 1862. Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] By telegraph from Washington 16 1862. 5:36 PM Your dispatch of today received I am very sorry to have offended you I appointed the collector as I thought on your written recommendation & the assessor also with your testimony of worthiness although I knew you preferred a different man I will examine tomorrow whether I am mistaken in this. A. Lincoln.
Wheeling, Oct. 23rd, 1862. Hon. F.H. Peirpoint ('By telegraph from') Washington 23, 1862. Your Letter of the seventeenth just recd. When you come to Washington I shall be pleased to show you the record upon which we acted. Nevertheless answer this distinctly saying you wish Ross & Richie or any other two you really want & they shall be appointed. A. Lincoln. 48 G 111 pd
Executive Mansion Washington, March 20, 1862. Hon. F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] My Dear Sir; Yours of the 14th received. Make haste slowly. Things are improving by times. Draw up your proclamation carefully, and, if you please let me see it before issuing. Yours Very Truly, A. Lincoln
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. 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 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
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
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
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
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] 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
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
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