Wheeling, May 7th 1863. JW Ripley Brig Genl Chif of Ord. W City By what route did you ship the two thousand guns & accoutrements. Answer immediately FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Copy
P Prentiss Clevd June 23 1862. By Telegraph from Columbus 1862. I have sent yourself and lady a pass=port by mail to Wheeling Va David Tod Govr 13D54pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 31 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 31 1861. I learn since I came over here that a young man by the name of Foster went through here yesterday with Col McDonalds trunk on his way to Wheeling. Foster has been heretofore employed in the hospital at Grafton. Have the baggage quickly seized & examine it fully and retain it there may be important papers [page 2] in the trunk BF Kelly Brig Genl 59Bn187pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 31 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 31 1861. I learn since I came over here that a young man by the name of Foster went through here yesterday with Col McDonalds trunk on his way to Wheeling. Foster has been heretofore employed in the hospital at Grafton. Have the baggage quickly seized & examine it fully and retain it there may be important papers [page 2] in the trunk BF Kelly Brig Genl 59Bn187pd
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 31 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 31 1861. I cannot go to Hills company before next week great to do here to prepare quarters for men by Special order of Genl Rosecrans I must got to Buckhannon immediately on special duty. Will telegraph Soon as I positively know where I shall winter. please send Quarter Master immediately . Send Saddles as soon as possible H. Anisansel, Col 1st V.C. 55D170pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 31 1861. By Telegraph from New York 31 1861. Got two thousand 2000 pistols today & working hard for guns HW Crothers 10G30pd
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Peirpoint Wirt Co Nov 3 1861. We have been ordered from this place to Clarksburg forthwith and are preparing to obey the same. this order has produced the most intense excitement in this town & vicinity so much so that a large portion of the best citizens of the town & county around are preparing to leave the county because they feel that neither their persons or property are safe a single day in the absence of the troops even the sheriff himself is preparing to leave. If either of my subalterns or any one else have reported to you or any of the military departments that there is nothing for us to do here I take it upon myself most unequivocally to say that it is false we have more work now before us at this particular time than we have ever had before this town is threatened more particularly now if the troops should leave than heretofore & those threats will most assuredly be carried out so soon as we [page 2] leave we have been in active[crossed out] active service from the twenty fourth of June & have not received one dime in the way of pay we also need our clothing & horses to be efficient in the service if we are to remain here the citizens are opposed to our removal yet so far as I am concerned I am perfectly willing to serve my country wherever I am so called I.S. Hill Capt 1st Va. C. 239.727paid
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Peirpoint Wirt Co Nov 3 1861. We have been ordered from this place to Clarksburg forthwith and are preparing to obey the same. this order has produced the most intense excitement in this town & vicinity so much so that a large portion of the best citizens of the town & county around are preparing to leave the county because they feel that neither their persons or property are safe a single day in the absence of the troops even the sheriff himself is preparing to leave. If either of my subalterns or any one else have reported to you or any of the military departments that there is nothing for us to do here I take it upon myself most unequivocally to say that it is false we have more work now before us at this particular time than we have ever had before this town is threatened more particularly now if the troops should leave than heretofore & those threats will most assuredly be carried out so soon as we [page 2] leave we have been in active[crossed out] active service from the twenty fourth of June & have not received one dime in the way of pay we also need our clothing & horses to be efficient in the service if we are to remain here the citizens are opposed to our removal yet so far as I am concerned I am perfectly willing to serve my country wherever I am so called I.S. Hill Capt 1st Va. C. 239.727paid
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861. Very Respectable and reliable men are here from Glenville asking for help I have no weapons nor horse equipments if you could send saddles bridles etc I could go myself into Gilmer Calhoun Braxton Counties with few companies and settle the whole matter forever three hundred 300 secessionists hare before Glenville Union men are asking for hundred muskets offering all kind of security can you send them to me for the time being Henry Anisansel Col 1st Va 72D221Paid
F.H. Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov. Wheeling Wheeling Nov 4 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861. Sir, I have on hand one hundred & eighty five (185) altered rifled muskets two hundred & eight (208) pistol carbines and fifty seven (57) holster pistols & holsters respectfully. G.T.A. Nixon Ordnance Sergt, USA 27.W.86co
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 13 1861. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant, 12 1861. Send me two 2 pieces of artillery with ammunition. Guyandotte has been taken Ceredo threatened with three thousand 3000 rebels Gallipolis and Pt Pleasant in danger Col Lightburn 23 Hm102 paid
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 12 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 12 1861. I have received sixty 60 saddles from you and five hundred 500 from Dickerson and no more I need two hundred and fifty 250 more. I need shirts socks and boots. H Anisansel Col 1st VC 28D.89paid
His Excy Gov FH Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 16 1861. By Telegraph from Wirt CH 15 1861. I have not yet received winter clothing for my company an article which they are very much in need of and should have been furnished before this and the failure to do so has placed them in rather a destitute condition. The requisitions have been made & forwarded receipted for such clothing we need long ago but the requisitions have not been responded to Isaiah Hill Comdg Post Wirt CH 65q205pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 15 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley Mountain 14 1861. Commanding Genl could send Howard down in that direction but he thinks before can get there the guerillas will be gone & the battery Should not be broken up before it is well drilled. Ceredo & Point Pleasant are so far apart they would have to come in different directions. Jos Darr Jr Maj & A.A.A.G. 49 HM206pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 15 1861. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 15 1861. The ordnance Dept supplies blankets A. Boyd Capt & AQM 5G35pd
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 19 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 19 1861. A man of the name of B. P. Snyne is here prisoner of his own accord and wishes to go to Pennsylvania where he is from shall I let him go or send him to Wheeling under guard Henry Anisansel Col 1st VC 37D116pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 20 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 20 1861. via Piedmont We are here to escort the mustering officer to Greenland he is not here when will he be here. Answer quick A.A. Corrello 1st Lieut Greenland Guards 19.W.76Col.
Dated Alexandria Nov 21st 1861. Rec'd Washington, 1861. , o'clock, min. M. To Gov Pierpont Some Hotel How long will you remain. Want see you. Our City Council under wheeling Government organizes tomorrow Ten oclock Can you come. Lewis McKenzie Mayor 21/42 C/G
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 27 1861. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 27 1861. What should be done with the prisoners answer quick Corporal Purdy 9D35pd
His Excellency Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 7th 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 7th 1861. Have you appointed a third major yet if so I need his services immediately at Romney. Please answer your Respy H Anisansel Col 1st Va C 19D62pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 3 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 3 1861. Thirty one hundred & forty 3140 rifles with sabre bayonets have been ordered to be sent to Allegheny Arsenal from New York subject to your order J.W. Ripley BG 24G63paid
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 7 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 7 1861. I now have the vouchers for transportation in regular order for payment are you prepared to pay please reply. J. Durand Supt.
F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov of Va Wheeling Jany 11 1861. By Telegraph from New York " " 1861. Fifty Thousand 50000 cartridges intended for Western Virginia are in hands of Capt Downing Bellaire please take & receipt to this office for them. P.V. Hagner Maj of Ordnance 23.W.61&125 Collect
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 11 1862. By Telegraph from Huttinsville 11 1862. Our regiment twenty fifth Ohio is about to leave this point can I hear from you as to my immediate transfer to a Virginia regiment John W. Beall 25D80pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 13 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 13 1862. Shock stands in name of Literary fund not state send another proxie today J O Watson 14A47pd
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feby 22 1862. By Telegraph from Paw Paw 22 1862. Forward me a schedule & direct proof I hear Dunning burned some houses against my orders. Send me the proclamation & I will publish it over your Signature my course has hitherto been very conservative if you desire it I will clean everything as I go from here to Winchester or to Moorfield act cautiously but if you have full proof direct me as a general appointed from the State of Virginia & I will carry out your views Gen Lander 79.w.316col
Hon F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feby 21 1862. By Telegraph from Sutton 21 1862. I want to know if you are now ready to pay my company telegraph immediately L.[S.] A Rollyson Capt Home Guards 1550pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feb 25 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 25 1862. Capt Dacy is here and assumed command of company B Va Light Artillery P. Daum Lt-Col 73W52collchg
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 19 1861. By Telegraph from Cheat Mountain 19 1862. Some of the officers of this regiment are resigning in consequence of the examination. I am left in temporary command will write you by first mail. A scouting party has just returned from Greenbank with one rebel captain one adjutant & two privates. No loss. Geo R Latham CoB 2d Va Regt
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling March 16th 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 15 1862. Appoint Wm W. Minturn instead of John L Charles Collector of tolls for Kanawha river Point Pleasant John Hall 17c78pd
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 14 1862. By Telegraph from Camp Elkwater 186. My quartermaster resigned good man appointed will you comm-ission him Col DT Hewes Comdg Post 10D33pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 13 1862. By Telegraph from Mannington 13 1862. Has paymaster Crothers left yet to pay the worthington company H. Nay Capt 10Wi30pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Apl 3 1862. By Telegraph from Camp Elkwater 3 1862. For the constitution three forty six 346 against nine 9 Emancipation two eighty six 286 against twenty three 23 D.T. Hewes Col 3rd Regt Va Vols 15D50pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Mch 31 1862. By Telegraph from Huttonville 31 1862. Did you receive my letter of the 21st relative to Lieut Baird If so what action have you taken RH Milroy Brig Genl 20D63pd
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
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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 25 1862. By Telegraph from Martinsburg 25 1862. The people here want you to make them a speech on Monday shall I appoint in your[last two words scratched out] an hour & what hour. I start to Fairmont today. Crothers & Samuels left for Wheeling yesterday D Polsley 32m116pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 24 1862. By Telegraph from Martinsburg 24 1862. We have been successful in Morgan Barkley & Frederick, not in Jefferson & Clark Shall I remain here or join you in Wheeling or Washington reply immediately Care U.S. Hotel Danl Polsey [Polsley] 31W124Col
F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 22 1862. By Telegraph from Winchester 22 1862. Forwarded by telegraph to Col Kelley Strasburg. JH Lockwood Maj 7th Va Regt. 750col
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 10 1862. By Telegraph from Grafton 10 1862. On my way to Parkersburg where I am concentrating Some force to clean out the Guerrillas in Wirt Calhoun & Roane Counties have you any late news from there or any suggestions to make Telegraph me to Parkersburg BF Kelley Brig Genl 38Gr119pd [page 2] Ansd Gov was in Fairmont & could comte[communicate?] with him there FHS
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 14 1862. General Kelly wishes me to telegraph You he has found no enemy at Burning Springs reported at Big Bend he intended to move in them yesterday by different routes. No damage done at Burning Springs but burning of govt barracks. he is of the opinion there is no other force in that region but the refugees from that place and [page 2] have returned under orders of Letcher to commence guerilla warfare Jno H Dickey Capt Comdg Post 67W211Coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 14 1862. General Kelly wishes me to telegraph You he has found no enemy at Burning Springs reported at Big Bend he intended to move in them yesterday by different routes. No damage done at Burning Springs but burning of govt barracks. he is of the opinion there is no other force in that region but the refugees from that place and [page 2] have returned under orders of Letcher to commence guerilla warfare Jno H Dickey Capt Comdg Post 67W211Coll
F H Peerpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Grafton 14 1862. If altops company is not mustered I cannot call them. Col N. Williamson 10Gr35pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1862. By Telegraph from Ashland 14 1862. I accept the commission & Shall Start in morning PH Rohrbacker 9W60Col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Spencer Roan Co Va May 13th 1862. Just arrived by way of Reedy Creek the Column under command of Col Rathbone by way of Big Bend not yet in nor that under Lieut Col Hay by way of Smithville either. I trust they have found the enemy. I was attacked today about five oclock pm in a narrow pass on Reedy Creek by guerillas firing [page 2] from the mountain top but fortunately no men killed or wounded my men made a gallant charge up the mountain and returned their fire with so much spirit that the guerillas fled, & made their escape. I am satisfied there is no force in these counties but returned refugees probably three or four hundred BF Kelly Brig Genl 109W337Col Chg
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Spencer Roan Co Va May 13th 1862. Just arrived by way of Reedy Creek the Column under command of Col Rathbone by way of Big Bend not yet in nor that under Lieut Col Hay by way of Smithville either. I trust they have found the enemy. I was attacked today about five oclock pm in a narrow pass on Reedy Creek by guerillas firing [page 2] from the mountain top but fortunately no men killed or wounded my men made a gallant charge up the mountain and returned their fire with so much spirit that the guerillas fled, & made their escape. I am satisfied there is no force in these counties but returned refugees probably three or four hundred BF Kelly Brig Genl 109W337Col Chg
Gov F H Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Martinsburg 15 1862. What are to be the instructions to the commissioners of Election for Berkley county I wish to act with them in preventing Disloyal men from voting. Chas W Walker Maj Comdg Post 26M114paid
Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 20 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 20 1862. Resignations of Col and Lit Col of Second Va accepted I respectfully urge immediate appointment by telegram of Capt George R. Latham as Col and Capt Thomas Gibson Jr as Lt. Col in order that regiment may be at once reorganized & ready for Service RH Milroy Brig Genl 45Gs160paid
His Excellency Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 20 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 20 1862. Upon fuller examination I ask you to Suspend the appointment of Capt Gibson as Lieut Col the Good of the Regiment may require another selection from among its officers JC Fremont Maj Genl Comdg 29Gs126pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 2 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 2 1862. Your dispatch rec'd your suggestions shall receive my prompt attention Mrs Haymond & Neeson shall be sent back beyond our lines BF Kelley Brig Genl 21z84pd
