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
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
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
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
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
