Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 28 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 28 1862. We Have been informed by Dr Safforn [Safford] surgeon of the sixth 6th Va Regt that Dr Dorener is not a regular physician if he can pass the examination I shall be happy to receive him not without Col McCaslin concurs D.L. Starr 39W127 col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Octo 27 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 10.10 pm 27 1862. The notorious guerilla Sam High of Hampshire Co. Va was killed today and his band dispersed he belonged to Imbodens Partizan Rangers B.F. Kelley Brig Genl22z88paid
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 25th 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 25 1862. Augustus Hill can't be allowed a substitute universal rule against substitutes L Thomas AG 11G37pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 25 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 25 1862. Sergt Nixon has been ordered to Wheeling by Liut Buffington. Please have him to remain with us we have just commenced drilling answer Alx. C. Moore Capt Co E 1st Va Artillery 23 Do 74 pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 23 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 1862. John Hall shot Lewis Wetzel dead this morning the difficulty arose from an article that appeared in this morning's paper T.B.A. David
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 23 1862. By Telegraph from Grafton Va 23 1862. For the sake of humanity and the honor of my profession I entreat you not to commission Dr. Dorener E.D. Safforn [Safford] 19Gr62pd
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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 22 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland, 22 1862. Have ordered capt Goodwin at Oakland to attend to your request at once all quiet here BF Kelley Brig Genl 16z64pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 22 1862. By Telegraph from Columbus 21 1862. I thank you for your telegram Have done all in my power to hasten forward supplies for Genl Cox's Command. David Tod Gov 20D80pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 18 1862. As the fifteenth 15th are under orders for New Creek I will let it come on but will act upon your suggestions as soon as I can arrange matters and order it back we are yet all quiet here but I am receiving constantly report of the enemy's approach via romney & moorefield I think however they have as much as they can attend [page 2] to just now without coming up after me B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 703Q96pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 18 1862. As the fifteenth 15th are under orders for New Creek I will let it come on but will act upon your suggestions as soon as I can arrange matters and order it back we are yet all quiet here but I am receiving constantly report of the enemy's approach via romney & moorefield I think however they have as much as they can attend [page 2] to just now without coming up after me B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 703Q96pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 16 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 1862. The thirteenth 13th Regt is only furnished with old condemned gun's it is a regiment of superior men and if possible ought to have good gun's immediately D Hallsty 26Hm114pd
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.
Gov. F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 14 1862. By Telegraph from Gallipolis 14 1862. How many troops in your vicinity can be spared for concentration at Clarksburg please give the list of those not really needed as railroad guards &c JD Cox Maj Genl 26Hm114pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 11 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 11 1862. General Banks has just informed Mr. Holbrook & myself that the first Va Infantry is ordered to Wheeling Crothers 18W51&110Coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 10th 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 10 1862. A regular ordnance officer will be assigned for duty in Western Va HW Halleck Genl in Chief 12G39pd
Gov of Va Wheeling Oct 9 1862. By Telegraph from Washington, 9 1862. Capt EM Rosafy has been mustered out of service & is no longer recognized by the War Dept by order TM Vincent Asst AG 21G57pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 7 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 8 1862. The brigade has left will you order company "a" first 1st Va cavalry to follow Lieut. G.W. Hopper, ADC to Milroy 14W52call
His Excellency the Gov of Virginia Wheeling Oct 7 1862. By Telegraph from Marietta 7 1862. Is the battery accepted all ready please answer H Hoblitzell Jr 8Hm50pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 7 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 7 1862. Please have for me when I reach Wheeling as complete a statement of the present position & force of all our troops in Western Va Infantry Cavalry & artillery & their Condition in all respects so that my stop at Wheeling may be very brief I shall reach there tomorrow [page 2] if no accident occurs Yours JD Cox Maj Genl 52G125pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 7 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 7 1862. Please have for me when I reach Wheeling as complete a statement of the present position & force of all our troops in Western Va Infantry Cavalry & artillery & their Condition in all respects so that my stop at Wheeling may be very brief I shall reach there tomorrow [page 2] if no accident occurs Yours JD Cox Maj Genl 52G125pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 7 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 7 1862. Have prepared for Genl Cox a statement of the strength & location of troops he will want to issue some orders to them while with you Crothers 26w67&150coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 6 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 6 1862. Genl Milroy is stopped here by Genl Wright what is the reason it is important to move at once up Kanawha can't you have it done JJ Jackson Jr 26q88pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 6 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 6 1862. The medical Purveyor at Cincinnati has been ordered to supply your regiments instantly Maj Hill has not notified the Dept that Dr. Frizzell has been mustered in his resignation will be accepted as soon as they have the record HW Crothers 39W93&215Coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 6 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 6 1862. Commission recd & sent to Camp you should appoint him Lieut Col & James E Morrow Major. Hubbard resignation has been accepted. No danger of his death. Crothers 27W69&153coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 6 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 6 1862. Cox is appointed Maj Genl & to command the Dept of Western Va he will report to you Wednesday his division moves tonight via Hancock to Clarksburg Genl Halleck warmly approves the army moving that way Crothers 36W87&200coll
Gov. F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 27 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 6 1862. Is there a vacancy at Columbus for a Lunatic answer Andrew McConley 10De60pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 5 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 5 1862. Please telegraph at once Secy War to remove Col Campbell from Williamsburg & put such force there as will restore unionists to their homes & remove Letcher & Davis men appointed by Campbell to office answer Lemuel J. Bowden G. F. Watson 37G89pd
Gov. F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 4 1862. By Telegraph from Pt Pleasant 4 1862. Take no action in regard to second Va cavalry Roherbacker case settled satisfactorily shall I commission Comstock vice Grant resigned H.J. Samuels AG Va 21W94&94coll
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 4 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 1862. Is Kelley's command included in the force you report I cannot leave here yet I want Capt Brook's here as soon as he can leave Wheeling Q.A. Gilmore Brig Genl Comdg 26Hm114pd
Gov. F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 4 1862. By Telegraph from Bulltown 4 1862. Lieut Hebener has seventy recruits for a cavalry company wants assurance it will be accepted if filled up to the required number Please answer TM Harris Col 10th Va 24D77pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 3rd 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati, 3rd 1862. Medical and hospital supplies for four regiments addressed to you will be delivered to Quarter Master for transportation tomorrow. Delay occasioned by immense requisitions for Gen'l Buells army further by mail. G Perin Surgeon USA Med Div 30C130pd
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 3rd 1862. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 3 1862. I am here to buy Goods will it be safe to take them to Morgantown Please answer respectfully DH Chadwick St. Lawrence Hotel 18G51pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 3 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 1862. At what points & in what numbers have we troops on the River between here & Wheeling QA Gilmore Brig Genl 17Hm78pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 27 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati, 3 1862. Gen Milroy not having yet reported is presumed to be still acting under instructions received from Genl in Chief but as you deem it so important for him to stop at Clarksburg please forward to him my request to do so if he is not acting under superior authority. unless he has a large force with which to operate from that point I do not understand the object of his stopping there. please explain at once. H.G. Wright Maj Genl Comdg 76.Hq.314pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 3d 1862. By Telegraph from Marietta 3 1862. Is the battery accepted at Washington 44 H Hoblitzell 6Hm 50pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 2 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 2 1862. You are authorized to raise the battery of artillery as requested by your telegram of yesterday by order C.P. Buckingham Brig Genl & AAG 18G51pd
Col H W Crothers ADC Wheeling Sept 29 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 1862. Col Dural started home today sick he will explain WC Starr Lt Col Comdg 9th Va Regt 9W50&50Col
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Octo 1 1862. By Telegraph from Pt Pleasant 1 1862. I will be with you tomorrow Q.A. Gilmore Brig Genl 6W50&50Col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 29 1862. By Telegraph from Marietta 29 1862. Will you accept hundred & fifty men for Battery artillery & commission H Hoblitzell Captain can raise them three weeks on this side of river J Winchester 25Hm110pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 27 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 27 1862. Rebels are stripping Union men of Mason of horses our cavalry have taken twenty five horses which is placed in hands of our regiment to be disposed of as you may direct answer immediately they are much needed by the second Va cavalry Wm R Brown Col 5th Va Vols 43Hm182pd
F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va Sept 24 1862 By Telegraph from Buckhannon 24 1862 There are five hundred and forty state arms left here by the 12th Va Regt can I use them to arm my Regt Watson Westfall Col 133 Regt 23D74pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati, 24 1862. I have not a man to speak from my command for western Virginia I have requested Genl Halleck to send troops there & he promises to do so H.G. Wright Maj Genl Comdg 28Hq188[crossed out] 122pd
Gov. F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 23 1862. By Telegraph from Columbus 23 1862. Gov. Tod started to Altoona this morning. G.J. Young ADC 7D50pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 22 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 22 1862. It is Impossible for me to send the regiments you requested at this moment HG Wright Maj Genl Comdg 14hq66pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 22 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 21 1862. No Rebels there in force as late as yesterday morning reported two 2 regt's on way to Ripley operator 17W61coll
Hon FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 22 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 22 1862. Enemy returned in force at Sutton I am fortifying this point some points should be fortified to protect Railroad JAJ Lightburn Com Comdg 19Hm 86pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 22 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 22 1862. Your Dispatch rec'd what is the calibre of Capt Carlin's guns I will supply at once if I have suitable ammunition If not he will remain at Wheeling until ammunition is forwarded[crossed out] provided BF Kelley Brig Genl 32z116pd
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 22 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 22 1862. I have no ammunition suitable for Carlin's Guns Maulsley's is also short of ammunition if it cannot be had any other way major constable must go in person at once for it BF Kelley Brig Genl32z106pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 22 1862. By Telegraph from Harmar O 22 1862. Sir. Will you accept a Cavalry company from Ohio please answer immediately JB Daniels
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 21 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 21 Enemy at Charleston from nine to twelve thousand strong with pieces of artillery under Genls Loring Williams Eckles & Jenkins Jenkins & Floyd was to cut off my retreat but failed I learn they are fortifying two miles below Charleston but have not advanced in [page 2] force below that point I am fortifying this point and organizing my command Gov Palsey leaves tomorrow with further particulars Charleston not burned as represented JAJ Lightburn Col Comdg 71Hm494pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 21 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 21 Enemy at Charleston from nine to twelve thousand strong with pieces of artillery under Genls Loring Williams Eckles & Jenkins Jenkins & Floyd was to cut off my retreat but failed I learn they are fortifying two miles below Charleston but have not advanced in [page 2] force below that point I am fortifying this point and organizing my command Gov Palsey leaves tomorrow with further particulars Charleston not burned as represented JAJ Lightburn Col Comdg 71Hm494pd
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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 20 1862. By Telegraph from Ashland O 20 1862. Are there no orders yet to join my regiment answer P. F. Rohrbacker 10.Q65pd
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
Hon F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Va Wheeling May 9 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 19 1862. Sir the militia of this county both armed & unarmed have been disbanded except one company is that your orders Capt BB[crossed out] Capt B.B. Stout 20D65pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 19 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 19 1862. Western Virginia is attached to the Dept of the Ohio headquarters Cincinnati Consult with Genl Wright about officers & troops to be sent to Col Lightburn HW Halleck Genl in Chief 27G69pd
Gov. F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 19 1862. By Telegraph from Baltimore 19 1862. Genl McClellan reported at ten & half 10 1/2 AM that he is driving the rebels over the Potomac & that Maryland & Pennsylvania are safe. G.F. Watson, 24G63pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 19 1862. By Telegraph from Pt. Pleasant 19 1862. Capt Young's Company is here he desires to go into the thirteenth 13th if it can be so arranged I think it will be best J.A.J. Lightburn Col Comdg 24M51pd
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Sept 18 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 18 1862. the Militia are not armed consequently not on active duty they drill in movements are getting good it may be necessary to move them to Bridgeport drinking water scarce here. Whats news N Wilkinson Col Comdg force 32D101coll
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 18 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 18 1862. Will send medical & Hospital supplies. To whom shall they be addressed? G Perin Surgeon USA Medical Purveyor 12C58pd
F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov. Va. Wheeling Sept 18 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 1862. Will you please inform me where genl Kelley is and whether he would have force enough to either make a feint or an advance towards Gauley also where is Col Mulligan & his forces JAJ Lightburn Col Comdg 34Hm 122pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 18 1862. By Telegraph from Mingo 18 1862. Will get off about half after Eight will want seven hundred & twenty haversacks & canteens G.W. McCook 16.W37Col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 17 1862. By Telegraph from Steubenville 1862. Will leave Mingo at seven 7 oclock tomorrow morning how soon can you have coaches to take us on seven hundred & fifty 750 Geo W McCook 22 w49Coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 17 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 17 1862. What is being done to expel rebels from Kanawha no authority in this Department D. Ruffner. 15C70pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 17 1862. By Telegraph from Steubenville 17 1862. Will move as soon as I can get transportation can you give me seven hundred & fifty haversacks to be turned in again or supplied by Ohio Geo W McCook 27W59coll
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 16 1862. No Instruments or Medicine for the twelfth (12) regt have been received Jno B Klunk Col 12th Va regt 11W38col
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
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from Columbus 16 1862. Have ordered Col G.W McCook commanding one hundred & twenty sixth 126 regt to report to you and indicate Parkersburg as the destination please instruct him by telegraph or at the Bridge. Chas W. Hill Adjt. Gen. O. 32D116pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 16 1862. I call a meeting of the officers of the Regiment the unanimously agreed that they have seen no evidence of Disloyalty or Incapacity and that the only doubt they have are from reports which have never been investigated I send [page 2] Wheeling Sept 16 1862. a committee of three (3) to Grafton & Clarksburg to make any investigations they desire Jno B Klunk com 54W167col
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 16 1862. I call a meeting of the officers of the Regiment the unanimously agreed that they have seen no evidence of Disloyalty or Incapacity and that the only doubt they have are from reports which have never been investigated I send [page 2] Wheeling Sept 16 1862. a committee of three (3) to Grafton & Clarksburg to make any investigations they desire Jno B Klunk com 54W167col
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg A messenger came this morning from Col Lightburn at Ravenswood saying Bill Jackson is marching on Parkersburg by webbs mills. Loring operating on Elk River towards Gallipolis O & Floyd gone down big Kanawha to Gallipolis. Had a fight at Charleston JT Hoy Lieut Col Comdg Post 41q133pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from Washn, 16 1862. Genl Crooks & Genl Hartsuff are both fighting In the field at the present time & cannot now be reached can you name some other general for the Kanawha who is Familiar with the country HW Halleck Genl In Chief 35G85pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 16 1862. are we to have any ammunition I have been telegraphing two (2) days for it have none JT Hoy Lieut Col Com Post 16q58pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 1862. Can I get permission to raise cavalry company. Think can do it in one week Please answer Pomeroy Lt J.W. Neal 18q64pd
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 15 1862. Moore's artillery company here order transportation they are awaiting it N Williamson Col Comdg 10W35col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 15 1862. We are busy assembling forces in Cumberland Valley to prevent invasion from the powerful army of the enemy now at Hagerstown & vicinity within five miles of the line have not a regiment that can be shared until the result of McClellan's movements against [page 2] the rebel army is decided Please keep me fully advised AG Curtin 53G125pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 15 1862. We are busy assembling forces in Cumberland Valley to prevent invasion from the powerful army of the enemy now at Hagerstown & vicinity within five miles of the line have not a regiment that can be shared until the result of McClellan's movements against [page 2] the rebel army is decided Please keep me fully advised AG Curtin 53G125pd
Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Pt Pleasant 15 1862. You instruct Quartermaster at this place to furnish us with rations tents & blankets he will furnish them upon your requisition Col Cmdg 10th Reg't VM 21W94&94col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Pt Pleasant 14 1862. Capt CW Nunehn aqm at Gallipolis will furnish our militia what we need on your order Geo C. Bruyer, Brig Gen Cmdg Militia 18W164col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 15 1862. I sent thirteen 13 men horse last night to Col Lightburn and also two 2 scouts today Col L reported to be retreating towards Ripley his strength dont know cant find out. Enemy's at thirteen 13 mile on Big Kanawha when last heard from JT Hoy Lt Col 41W133col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Weston " 15 1862. there is about four Hundred (400) men In my regt a large proportion of them secessionists shall I arm them or shall I call out only the loyal part Saml B Barnnett, Col 19th Regt Va State Militia 28W89col [page 2] 19 111111 B Bengram
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Weston " 15 1862. there is about four Hundred (400) men In my regt a large proportion of them secessionists shall I arm them or shall I call out only the loyal part Saml B Barnnett, Col 19th Regt Va State Militia 28W89col [page 2] 19 111111 B Bengram
Gov Peirponint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 13 1862. Your Information is incorrect the Rebel army are recrossing Into Virginia Lee & Jackson crossed yesterday near North Mountain Station & went towards Martinsburg Longstreet crosses today at or near Kanawha this is reliable BF Kelley Brig Genl 33z132pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. Call out & arm all the militia you can raise there is no doubt but the rebel's are determined to recapture Western Virginia I have only one regiment here the eighty 84 fourth Ohio & their time has expired & they say they will leave tomorrow at nine 9 oclock I have the second 2nd Maryland and a raw New York [page 2] Regt the second 2nd Maryland I will be obliged to order here tomorrow to supply the place of the eighty fourth 84th see important dispatch to Mr. Ford BF Kelley Brig Genl 82z328pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. Call out & arm all the militia you can raise there is no doubt but the rebel's are determined to recapture Western Virginia I have only one regiment here the eighty 84 fourth Ohio & their time has expired & they say they will leave tomorrow at nine 9 oclock I have the second 2nd Maryland and a raw New York [page 2] Regt the second 2nd Maryland I will be obliged to order here tomorrow to supply the place of the eighty fourth 84th see important dispatch to Mr. Ford BF Kelley Brig Genl 82z328pd
Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. our telegraphic & rail road connection between here and Martinsburg was cut last night we suppose about north Mountain section I presume I will be compelled to fall back from this place what is the news from Kanawha is there any Hope of Reinforcements from Ohio or Indiana If Ohio does not [page 2] send us reinforcements to keep the enemy at Bay in the mountains she will have to fight him on her own soil I have not force enough to keep him back If the reports of his strength are correct ask the secretary of war to order Cox or Scammon to Kanawha their knowledge of the [page 3] the country will be of Immense advantage let me hear from you BF Kelley Brig Genl 117z468pd
Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. our telegraphic & rail road connection between here and Martinsburg was cut last night we suppose about north Mountain section I presume I will be compelled to fall back from this place what is the news from Kanawha is there any Hope of Reinforcements from Ohio or Indiana If Ohio does not [page 2] send us reinforcements to keep the enemy at Bay in the mountains she will have to fight him on her own soil I have not force enough to keep him back If the reports of his strength are correct ask the secretary of war to order Cox or Scammon to Kanawha their knowledge of the [page 3] the country will be of Immense advantage let me hear from you BF Kelley Brig Genl 117z468pd
Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. our telegraphic & rail road connection between here and Martinsburg was cut last night we suppose about north Mountain section I presume I will be compelled to fall back from this place what is the news from Kanawha is there any Hope of Reinforcements from Ohio or Indiana If Ohio does not [page 2] send us reinforcements to keep the enemy at Bay in the mountains she will have to fight him on her own soil I have not force enough to keep him back If the reports of his strength are correct ask the secretary of war to order Cox or Scammon to Kanawha their knowledge of the [page 3] the country will be of Immense advantage let me hear from you BF Kelley Brig Genl 117z468pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumbd 12 1862. Is the fourteenth 14th in condition to go to Parkersburg & releive Mulligan's regt can they go by river I had attended to the scouts B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 25z100pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Camp Piatt 12 1862. A column of eight thousand (8000) is now in valley floyd is advancing by way of wyoming Intending to cut us off at Coals Mouth I have been fighting them two (two) days commencing at Fayette my whole force is at this point which I will be compelled to evacuate tonight or have my retreat [page 2] Intercepted I shall make a stance below Charleston I have orders from Genl Hallick to fall back to Point Pleasant if the force should bee too Heavy for me. our loss supposed to be near two hundred (200) not positively known J A J Lightburn Col Comdg 93Hm292pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Camp Piatt 12 1862. A column of eight thousand (8000) is now in valley floyd is advancing by way of wyoming Intending to cut us off at Coals Mouth I have been fighting them two (two) days commencing at Fayette my whole force is at this point which I will be compelled to evacuate tonight or have my retreat [page 2] Intercepted I shall make a stance below Charleston I have orders from Genl Hallick to fall back to Point Pleasant if the force should bee too Heavy for me. our loss supposed to be near two hundred (200) not positively known J A J Lightburn Col Comdg 93Hm292pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston Va 12 1862. Our valley us threatened. We think we can hold Salt works & Charleston with aid of militia. Order them called at once & fed. Send aid if possible G. Slack 28W122&122col
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Columbus 12 1862. I have been anxious about Eastern Ohio and Western Virginia for a number of days and have already done everything in my power and all that I think is necessary for its protection David Tod Gov 33D119pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 11 1862. At a meeting of the officers of the thirteenth to take into consideration the propriety of recommending certain persons to be Colonel Major & Quarter Master of the regiment it was unanimously resolved that Capt WR Brown of the fourth Va be recommended as [page 2] a proper person to receive the appointment of Colonel Lieut Comstock that of Major & Lieut Maher quartermaster JR Hall Lieut Col Rest M J Matthews Adjt 63 Hm 262pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 11 1862. At a meeting of the officers of the thirteenth to take into consideration the propriety of recommending certain persons to be Colonel Major & Quarter Master of the regiment it was unanimously resolved that Capt WR Brown of the fourth Va be recommended as [page 2] a proper person to receive the appointment of Colonel Lieut Comstock that of Major & Lieut Maher quartermaster JR Hall Lieut Col Rest M J Matthews Adjt 63 Hm 262pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 11 1862. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh . 11 1862. Your telegram to Maj Montgomery has been referred to me the guns were sent to you on the ninth 9th instant John H Symington Col of Ordnance 20 W 55 coll