His Ex F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 3 1862. By Telegraph from Fortress Monroe 1862. General Viele has not authorized the issue of any scrip of bond's I have ordered an investigation I have arranged to have an election of member of congress on the eighteenth 18th inst John A. Dix Maj Genl 32G79pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17 1861. [Aug.] SB Reed has arrested us a secessionist who on being asked to take the oath of allegiance & fidelity to the govt of Va declined doing it the grounds I have taken in this matter are designed to protect mental reservations & deceptions hitherto practiced on me. [page 2] If we are to have peace & law in Western Va men must acknowlidge its government those who are intelligent enough to understand this & will not do it are more or less dangerous & subject to such custody & surveillance as the public interest require. If he is satisfied to take that oath now I have no objections to his being released. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 111D338pd
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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus 22 1861. Send an order by mail to HL Hamilton Mc Arthur Ohio for one Co of Cavalry JC Paxton 11D18pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 186. By Telegraph from Fairmont 186. I am in receipt of papers. Has your proclamation of the twenty ninth 29th superceded service notices or must I proceed & to what counties first instructions and law differ as to counties I. W. Jennington 32a101pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 186[1]. By Telegraph from Fairmont 186[1]. Can & will you give Mrs. Drinkard a letter upon which she can at Washington DC secure a passage to Richmond - If answered yes - She will see you on her way tomorrow E.P. Hall [Ephraim B. Hall] 32W101pd
Gov H Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 186. By Telegraph from Grafton 186. Your Dispatch recd. Had some intelligence yesterday took measures last night & this morning to examine the letters found nothing improper CW Hill
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
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 Jan 30 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 30 to Brig Genl Rosecrans M Phails money goes today. Tell Gov to send no papers here at present H W Crothers Col & ADC 13 Wh1&85coll
Capt West Rowand with J.W. Vance Wheeling Sept 9 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh . 9 1861. Nothing will suffice but the governors order the agents must have it as a voucher send it answer Chas W McHenry 18G.51paid
Lewis Ruffner, Wheeling Aug 21 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati " " 1861. If thousand three dollars Rifling one twenty five 125 graduated eight 2 dollar each Langley & Kinkaid 13W59col
HJ Samuels Adjt Genl Wheeling July 1 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 1 1862. Who am I to regard as having the command of the Company of the eleventh Va regt Known as Youngs Company? Young or Brooks? It is necessary that some one should command & but one officer can be allowed please inform JAJ Lightburn Col Comdg 4th Brigade 47D131pd
Adj't Genl Samuel's Wheeling Aug 20 1862. By Telegraph from Grafton, 20 1862. Please commission no man in my regiment without my direction N. Wilkinson Col 6th Regt Va Infty 10Gr35pd
HJ Samuels Adjt Genl of Va Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 16 1862. The term of service of the Eighty fourth (84th) & eighty sixth (86th) Regiments Ohio Vol Infantry having expired they were unwilling to remain longer In service the eighty fourth (84th) left here yesterday for Columbus & the Eighty Sixth (86th) will leave Clarksburg [page 2] tomorrow Please Inform the Governor Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] If still at Columbus BF Kelley Brig Genl 50z160pd
HJ Samuels Adjt Genl of Va Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 16 1862. The term of service of the Eighty fourth (84th) & eighty sixth (86th) Regiments Ohio Vol Infantry having expired they were unwilling to remain longer In service the eighty fourth (84th) left here yesterday for Columbus & the Eighty Sixth (86th) will leave Clarksburg [page 2] tomorrow Please Inform the Governor Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] If still at Columbus BF Kelley Brig Genl 50z160pd
HJ Samuels AG Va Wheeling Sept 27 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 16 1862. Made requisition for clothing have you recd please approve men are suffering Lt. J.M. Westfall 12 De41pd
Adj't Genl of Va Wheeling Sept 27 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 23 1862. Please answer letter of december first 1st in reference to regiments & companies of troops that have left your state Thos M. Vincent asst adj't Genl 12G53pd
Adj't Genl Samuels Wheeling July 23 186. By Telegraph from Sparesville 24 186. Major Owens Second 2nd virg infantry regiment accepted July fifth (5th) please fill the vacancy and notify me immediatly by telegraph fill no other vacancy until I write you Geo. R. Latham Col Cmdg 2nd Va. Vols 27B118pd
Adjt Genl Samuels, Wheeling June 17 186. By Telegraph from Mt Jackson 186. First Lieut Smith Co F Second 2 Va has this day resigned I nominate for Immediate Promotion in this regt the following for Lieut Col Alexander Scott Capt Co F for Capt Co F David C Buclay first Lieut Geo D. for first Lieut Co F this B Smith Lieut Co F for second Lieut Co F John R Frisber first Sergeant Co F for first Lieut Co D Jos Buchfield Second Lieut Co D for Second Lieut Co D William Scholey [page 2] first Seargt Co D have written you further by mail Geo R Latham Col 2 Va regt 92n286pd Alexander Scott Recommendation & others
Adjt Genl Samuels, Wheeling June 17 186. By Telegraph from Mt Jackson 186. First Lieut Smith Co F Second 2 Va has this day resigned I nominate for Immediate Promotion in this regt the following for Lieut Col Alexander Scott Capt Co F for Capt Co F David C Buclay first Lieut Geo D. for first Lieut Co F this B Smith Lieut Co F for second Lieut Co F John R Frisber first Sergeant Co F for first Lieut Co D Jos Buchfield Second Lieut Co D for Second Lieut Co D William Scholey [page 2] first Seargt Co D have written you further by mail Geo R Latham Col 2 Va regt 92n286pd Alexander Scott Recommendation & others
Genl Samuels Wheeling May 27 1862. By Telegraph from Hagerstown 27 1862. Has Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] gone east or given up the trip G McC Parker 10G35pd
Gen H.J. Samuels A.G. Wheeling Sept 4 1862. By Telegraph from Gauley Bridge 4 1862. I understand Rathbone has surrendered cannot Jenkins be caught if forces could be sent to Weston I can head him off at Carnifex or Hughs Ferry I have reinforce Charleston & Summerville have forces in front to watch aught have more troops here. J.A.J. Lightburn Col Comdg Dist Ka. 45Hw190pd
Genl Samuels Wheeling Sept 20 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 20 1862. Has Carlins Battery been mustered into the service no report has been received B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 13Bn49pd
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
H.J Samuels Adjt Genl Wheeling Nov 16 By Telegraph from Charleston 15 1861. Mr. Slack of Charleston told Capt Lee that Governor would appoint him Lieut Col he went to Wheeling today don't appoint him not competent John H Oley Comdg 24[scratched out] 24Hm106pd
Adjt Genl Samuels Wheeling Nov 25 1861. By Telegraph from Romney 25 1861. Capt Spencer & Company wants to be mustered into the tenth are there any hindrances answer by telegraph HC McWhistes Lieut Spencer Co A & WC Starr Col 10th Va 25Hm110pd
Genl Samuels Wheeling Feby 11 1862. By Telegraph from Baltimore 11 1862. Ask Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] to telegraph Genl Dix to permit me to pass to Richmond also telegraph Genl McClellan Wm Louis Peters 18G51pd
Copy. To Genl Schenck Balto-. I recd despatch of like import from Gov Tod. The troops will be here at ten oclock this PM. Boats are waiting to take them down immediately. They were Ex[pecting?] attack at Parkersburg this PM but no news of yet. I am satisfied Gen Roberts is not the man for place. He has not stirred a step making all so[rts?] of excuses. Gen Kelley should assume command at onc[e?] and attack them wherever they stop. they don't [word obscured] to fight until all the railroads are destroyed in the so[uth?] FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] (sent at 10.10 pm)
John D Lewis Jack Ruffner John Hall Levi I. Woodyard---- Ayres- I think his name is Thomas but have it Blank. With authority for me or someone else to fill in the christian name. Enclose to me. BH Smith. Send to B. H. Smith Charleston
Col Thoburn Wheeling Nov 1st 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 1st 1861. When will you be ready to come to me two 2 of of your companies arrived & marched to Romney yesterday I have ordered the other two 2 here from Wirt County. answer immediately BF Kelley Brig Genl 31Bn103paid
Col Thornton Wheeling Oct 17 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 17 1861. How many companies have you armed & ready? Send all you have by boat at once to Parkersburg that place is threatened answer BF Kelley Brig Genl 23.74pd
Maj Geo. S. Trimble Camp Carlile Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Special order No 11. Capt G S Trimble 1 Va Volunteer Infantry will proceed without delay to Parkersburg thence to Spencer and muster into the United-States service for three 3 years the home guards there with the understanding that unless from urgent necessity they will not be called on to serve out of Western Virginia by command of Brigadier Genl Kelley Geo H. Crossman Jr Asst Adjt Genl 60Gr1.85pd
Capt. Geo. Trimble Camp Carlile Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Obtain muster-rolls &c from Doctor Logan. You are to be Major by order Geo H Crossman Jr. 14Gr47pd
Maj Weed ADC Wheeling May 9 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 9 1862. See the Governor and get the Commission of Second 2 Lieutenant BW Shreve company E tenth 10 Va and Enter upon it certifi[?] of his mustering in & Send it to me it Showed Date April first 1 Eighteen Sixty two 1862. TM Harris Lit Col 10 Va 39D122pd
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
Jas S Wheat Adjt Genl Wheeling July 23 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 23 1861. I Have frequently seen Col Frazier here who says he has been appointed got the purpose of getting up the Fourth Regiment he is not the man for the place. I would therefore recommend the appointment of Col Cyrus Vance a gentleman every way qualified & who will get up a the regiment in a very short time. D.T. Hewes 57D176paid. [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 23
Jas S Wheat Adjt Genl Wheeling July 23 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 23 1861. I Have frequently seen Col Frazier here who says he has been appointed got the purpose of getting up the Fourth Regiment he is not the man for the place. I would therefore recommend the appointment of Col Cyrus Vance a gentleman every way qualified & who will get up a the regiment in a very short time. D.T. Hewes 57D176paid. [page 2] Col Hewes Clarksburg July 23
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
Adjt Genl Wheat Wheeling Va. Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Cumberland 1861. We have been notified to make out our pay Rolls Muster Rolls & monthly Reports to be ready for pay master all according to army Regulations this we cannot do without the blanks & have not succeeded in getting them from any source as yet if you will forward us the necessary blanks we can comply with the regulations. HC Hagans Com Post 57H228coll
J. S. Wheat, Adjt Genl Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton . 13 1861. We have no ordnance stores except musket & Enfield Rifle Cartridges and fifty (50) horse pistols old turned in by the Ringgold Cavalry Equipments & Ordnance stores are plenty at Ordnance department at Clarksburg. BF Kelley Brig Genl 33Gr104pd
Col Wheat, AAG Wheeling Sept 18 1861. By Telegraph from Cross Lanes 18 1861. I am exceedingly obliged to yourself and Gov Peirpoint for your kindness in the two 2 commissions just received are the two 2 vacancies in the first as well as in the seventh 7and eighth 8 regiments if so I select first Lieutenants in them H W Benham Brig Genl 42 D 131Pd
Genl Wheat Wheeling Sept 27 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 27 " 1861. Our forces at New Creek & Camp Pendleton under the command of Lieut Col Cantwell of the Ohio fourth had a brilliant affair at Romney on Tuesday morning but on their countermarch were harassed by a large body of cavalry. Our position at New Creek is weak & must be reinforced as soon as possible
Adjt Genl Wheat Wheeling Sept 28 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 28 1861. I shipped thirty six horses to Webster this morning please send duplicate receipts no blankets arrived as yet please answer dispatches of yesterday J L Conley Post QM 23q59pd
Adjt Genl Wheat Wheeling Sept 28 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 27 1861. Shall I furnish companies belonging to Genl Hildebrand's regiment with tents & rations J L. Conley Post QM 139 49pd
James S. Wheat, Adjt Gen. Wheeling Sept 2 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus Sept . 1861. State of Virginia General Kelley approves of the arrangement proposed by you & requests me to communicate with you further will the arrangement be new[?] made if I come to Wheeling? Maj. John B. Trothingham 28W104col
