Gov. F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 6 1863. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 6 1863. Col Latham is attacked at West Union by two 2 cavalry regts bridges destroyed between that place & Clarksburg & Ware's Cut Col Latham is asking for aid but I cannot give him any Can't you prevail upon Gov Tod to send me assistance D Frost 42W178&178Coll
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 1 1863. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 6 1863. Please request the Gunboat Bellson to fire thirty five 35 guns this evening J.E. Wharton Chmn Com. 13q49pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 7 1863. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 7 1863. We have no telegraph communication East Richie Dodridge & Gilmore counties overrun by rebels I am still without guns for the militia D Frost Col 22C98pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 7 1863. By Telegraph from Mannington 7 1863. There is two 2 carloads of arms at Fairmont they are in danger. I have not got arms enough shall I get them. Henry Nay Col of 176 Militia 23 wi56pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 7 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 7 1863. Have just recd information from West Union that the enemy destroyed two bridges east of West Union & then struck south & west to Harrisville or Ellenboro. BS Roberts Brig Genl 25De80pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 7 1863. By Telegraph from New Creek 7 1863. The fourteenth 14th Pa cavalry & the ninth 9th & tenth 10th Va Infantry are on the way what is Roberts doing with the force already sent here telegraphed Frost via Cincinnati that he must hold Parkersburg at all hazards B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 37z121pd
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 7 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 7 1863. Sir the condition of my family renders it indispensably necessary for me to visit my home in Mason Co Va for not exceeding ten 10 days for which I only lack your permission. Cause sickness and death. John Allison Co E 8th Va Vols 36De 113pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 7 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 7 1863. Telegram recd the two thousand arms were shipped from this place on the third 3rd inst via Balto & Ohio RR in charge of Special agent & by passenger train JW Ripley Brig Genl 29G73pd
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 7 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 7 1863. Dear Sir, I wish to know if my leave of absence can be granted Your Respectfully John Allison Co E 8th Va Vols 16De53pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 7 1863. By Telegraph from Murfreesboro 7 1863. Are the rebels in Force can I reach Wheeling in time to assist Leonard Clark Anderson Cavalry 3D85pd
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
Wheeling, May 7th 1863. Col N. Wilkinson 6th Va Clarksburg Va You will please call on the AQM at Clarksburg to furnish such supplies of every kind to the Militia there now in service as they actually need subsistence & camp furniture & shoes if they need any. Jones sign the requisition Signed FHP [Francis H. Pierpont] Copy
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 7 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 7 1863. Everything remains quiet our men are in good condition. Send us two 2 regimental flags in charge of some on James S. Wheat 19w62Coll
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov of Va Wheeling Jany 1 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 7 2863. A number of the militia sent here need shoes clothing and camp equipage the post Quartermaster cannot issue to them legally without the requisition being approved by you will you approve such requisitions as I may deem necessary to supply their actual wants answer fully so that no misunderstanding may occur with the post QuarterMaster issues have already promptly been made on my pledge of favorable reply N. Wilkinson Col Comdg-6th Brigade 28w209col [At top of telegram] Am S orders[?]
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 8. 1863. Col Frost informs me by telegraph the advance of rebel cavalry is within twenty 20 miles of Parkersburg what has been done in Ohio by Genl Cox or Genl Burnside for the safety of Parkersburg and the Kanawha Valley? three 3 regiments of infantry & one 1 regiment of cavalry are on the way from Harper's Ferry to Grafton to enable me to reoccupy Beverly Buckhannon and Sutton and to reestablish forts and hold the country against further or renewed raids want of supplies cavalry and transportation and the impassible condition of all roads except to Cavalry and infantry prevent my doing anything to pursue attack of cut off the retreat of the rebel forces they will escape unless cut off by Milroys & Scammons forces the incessant rains of the last four days have rendered the roads impassible to wagons or artillery. I have not been able to gather supplies yet for any movement. BS Roberts Brig Genl Comdg. 151De408pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Grafton 8pm 8 1863. Arrived this evening not yet able to learn anything of the enemys whereabouts.. Have you any news from Parkersburg B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 19W43Coll
Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Mannington 8. 1863. Scouts just returned no enemy this side of Railroad they came on railroads East of West Union burned two 2 bridges and Captured twenty 20 guards and left there next morning towards Hughes River. J.H. Furbee. Agt.
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from New Creek 8 1863. I recd orders during the night to proceed to Grafton I leave for that point as soon as possible B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 19z67pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 8 1863. AM) Send to this place immediately one hundred & fifty 150 guns ammunition for same also ball screws and wipers & one thousand 1000 gun slings - have no reliable information to communicate. Geo W Norton 29W92 Coll
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
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
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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Columbus 8 1863. I have just sent a dispatch to your care which you are at liberty to open. My Adjt Genl Hill is at Marietta organizing military forces communicate with him if necessary David Tod Gov 31D83pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Moundsville 8 1863. I have sent scouts to the mouth of Fishing Creek in the Ridge & river roads W. Alexander 10W37coll
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 8 1863. I earnestly request that no appointment for second Lieut Co G third Virginia Vol Infty be made you hear further from regimental headquarters. approved F.H. Thompson Lt Col RE Fleming Cap Co.G.3.V.V.I. 29De92pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 8 1863. Luther Jones is here at Monongahela House Nathan Goff Pitts Trust Co 7w35&3coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 8 1863. Are you advised of the massing of rebel troops at any point in Western Va menacing Penna? Any information you may give me will be used discreetly Thos M Howe AmS 27G69pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 8 1863. The brigade is ordered to return to Wheeling & we hope to arrive on Monday before noon. All quiet the Rebels having retreated Jas S Wheat Brig Genl 23W74&3coll
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
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
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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1863. By Telegraph from Moundsville 9 1863. One 1 of our scouts Mr. Swan is in he reports the rebels near Middleburn & advancing on New Martinsville. Refugees coming in to New Martinsville W Alexander 23W51coll
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 9 1863. I submitted your dispatch of the sixth inst to the Secy of War in his judgment a call of the militia for the purpose you suggest is not required I of course will not make the call without the approbation of the general government AG Curtin 44G103pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1863. By Telegraph from Grafton 9 1863. Our Regiments are en route for Fairmont. If guns are shipped shall I send them back to Wheeling. Answer at Fairmont Geo W Norton 29W.55col.
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1863. By Telegraph from Columbus 9 1863. Have the Ohio troops at Grafton reported to you if so what disposition was made of them David Tod Gov. 17D71pd
Gov. F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 10 1863. By Telegraph from Shinnston 11am 9 1863. Under the orders of Genl Roberts this moment recd I am getting the column in motion and hope to arrive at Fairmont by nine (9) oclock tomorrow where I shall await your orders James S Wheat Brig Genl V M 32W111Coll
F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 10 1863. By Telegraph from Fairmont 1KAM 10th 1863. I have just arrived from Genl Wheat & am prepared to carry your orders to him before he arrives if necessary G. R. Tingle 21W68coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 11 1863. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 11 1863. The gunboat Bellson has guns aboard which can be replaced in Cincinnati If you can get permission to have two of them left here I can with the assistance of the crew of the Narum Keag put them in position to protect the town I have no artillery. D Frost Col [...]pd [page 2] Gen Barry C[...] you take any ste[...] to have those guns col[...] Frost speaks of retained at Parkersburg I think it important F.H. Peirpoint
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 11 1863. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 11 1863. The gunboat Bellson has guns aboard which can be replaced in Cincinnati If you can get permission to have two of them left here I can with the assistance of the crew of the Narum Keag put them in position to protect the town I have no artillery. D Frost Col [...]pd [page 2] Gen Barry C[...] you take any ste[...] to have those guns col[...] Frost speaks of retained at Parkersburg I think it important F.H. Peirpoint
Gov. F. H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 11 1863. By Telegraph from Mannington 11 1863. Our men who was not paroled have been doing duty if we are continued please provide some way for subsisting the men please answer JH Furbee Capt. 23W56coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 11 1863. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 11 1863. Are you advised of any fighting in Western Virginia since the date of your letter Jos SM Howe 10G45pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 11 1863. By Telegraph from Grafton 11 1863. Col Frost asks that a battery now at Wheeling be sent to him what battery is it. All quiet here. B. F. Kelley Brig Genl 20z63pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 11 1863. By Telegraph from Columbus 11 1863. It is quite important to us that the forces under command of Capt Dod return at the earliest moment practicable If therefore quiet is restored with you please send them home David Tod Gov 31D113pd
Dated Grafton 1 1863. To Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] From the last information Col Mulligan has they are in the Northern Vicinity of Beverly Stu is of opinion that they will establish a rendezvous for their plunder in that vicinity C Westbrook
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 186. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 8 186. Are we to have no aid the enemy in force at Cairo yesterday & burnt railroad bridge Is Genl Roberts doing nothing there is great wrong somewhere AJ Boreman 28W122&122coll
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Hill encountered a Body of Seventy five 75 Rebels yesterday and a larger body is about him it is feared he is surrounded the troops here should go to Kanawha station & thence to the oil wells. Orders have just come from Kelly for the troops to remain here this may be the sacrifice of Hills command P.G. Van W [Peter G. Van Winkle]
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
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
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
