[In pencil at top of first page] Genl Lightburn Mannington Following Message just recd [Telegram Body] Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 1 1863. the Following Dispatch has just been recd from Genl Schenck to whom as well as the President I have sent the several dispatches recd from you & others relative to the threatened invasion of our state. Baltimore to Gov AG Curtin I have no respect[crossed out] report that Union troops have been repulsed any where except at Fairmont between [page 2] [on reverse] Gen Lightburn I send for your information the enclosed dispatches FH Peirpoint [page 3] (2) Grafton & Wheeling where a party two 2 days ago guarding the Bridge over the Monongahela were driven off by largely superior numbers & the bridge destroyed other bridges near Littleton & Benton have also been burned the enemy are now around Clarksburg where Col Mulligan has gone to the Releif of Genl Roberts and whose I expect their combined [page 4] (3) forces to drive & defeat the Rebels I hold Grafton & occupy all the Rail Road from here to that point the only serious damage on the line having been the burning of the Bridge over the Youghogheny which has already been rebuilt & was crossed this morning by cars & troops I have no reliable information of any invasion of Pennsylvania [page 5] (4) I have heard of the rebel force at Morgantown & am not certain whether they are there yet or now down near the Rail Road west of Grafton or crossed over to Join the others near Clarksburg. The wild panic at Wheeling & at Pittsburgh has been to me all along unaccountable please pass this telegram on to Gov Pierpoint I find by report from Genl Kelley [page 6] (5) that the governor was entirely mistaken about seven thousand Rebels at Mannington I wish troops at Wheeling instead of sticking to the town would go out or send out & look along the Rail Road to help stop the mischief ir any still going on west of Grafton besides about forty five hundred [page 7] (6) troops of all arms with Roberts & Wilkinson at Clarksburg I have sent westward into the invaded district over six thousand 600 all I want & some cooperation from the direction of Penna & the Ohio river to beat & capture the enemy completely if he does not escape by Ca[crossed out] Clarksburg &Co[crossed out] at [page 8] (7) once Robt. C. Schenk Maj Genl Comdg 349W703& 1486coll[crossed out]. [In pencil at bottom of telegram] sent for information of Gen Lightburn 370W545/ Jos Darr Maj & [?] Com
[In pencil at top of first page] Genl Lightburn Mannington Following Message just recd [Telegram Body] Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 1 1863. the Following Dispatch has just been recd from Genl Schenck to whom as well as the President I have sent the several dispatches recd from you & others relative to the threatened invasion of our state. Baltimore to Gov AG Curtin I have no respect[crossed out] report that Union troops have been repulsed any where except at Fairmont between [page 2] [on reverse] Gen Lightburn I send for your information the enclosed dispatches FH Peirpoint [page 3] (2) Grafton & Wheeling where a party two 2 days ago guarding the Bridge over the Monongahela were driven off by largely superior numbers & the bridge destroyed other bridges near Littleton & Benton have also been burned the enemy are now around Clarksburg where Col Mulligan has gone to the Releif of Genl Roberts and whose I expect their combined [page 4] (3) forces to drive & defeat the Rebels I hold Grafton & occupy all the Rail Road from here to that point the only serious damage on the line having been the burning of the Bridge over the Youghogheny which has already been rebuilt & was crossed this morning by cars & troops I have no reliable information of any invasion of Pennsylvania [page 5] (4) I have heard of the rebel force at Morgantown & am not certain whether they are there yet or now down near the Rail Road west of Grafton or crossed over to Join the others near Clarksburg. The wild panic at Wheeling & at Pittsburgh has been to me all along unaccountable please pass this telegram on to Gov Pierpoint I find by report from Genl Kelley [page 6] (5) that the governor was entirely mistaken about seven thousand Rebels at Mannington I wish troops at Wheeling instead of sticking to the town would go out or send out & look along the Rail Road to help stop the mischief ir any still going on west of Grafton besides about forty five hundred [page 7] (6) troops of all arms with Roberts & Wilkinson at Clarksburg I have sent westward into the invaded district over six thousand 600 all I want & some cooperation from the direction of Penna & the Ohio river to beat & capture the enemy completely if he does not escape by Ca[crossed out] Clarksburg &Co[crossed out] at [page 8] (7) once Robt. C. Schenk Maj Genl Comdg 349W703& 1486coll[crossed out]. [In pencil at bottom of telegram] sent for information of Gen Lightburn 370W545/ Jos Darr Maj & [?] Com
[In pencil at top of first page] Genl Lightburn Mannington Following Message just recd [Telegram Body] Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 1 1863. the Following Dispatch has just been recd from Genl Schenck to whom as well as the President I have sent the several dispatches recd from you & others relative to the threatened invasion of our state. Baltimore to Gov AG Curtin I have no respect[crossed out] report that Union troops have been repulsed any where except at Fairmont between [page 2] [on reverse] Gen Lightburn I send for your information the enclosed dispatches FH Peirpoint [page 3] (2) Grafton & Wheeling where a party two 2 days ago guarding the Bridge over the Monongahela were driven off by largely superior numbers & the bridge destroyed other bridges near Littleton & Benton have also been burned the enemy are now around Clarksburg where Col Mulligan has gone to the Releif of Genl Roberts and whose I expect their combined [page 4] (3) forces to drive & defeat the Rebels I hold Grafton & occupy all the Rail Road from here to that point the only serious damage on the line having been the burning of the Bridge over the Youghogheny which has already been rebuilt & was crossed this morning by cars & troops I have no reliable information of any invasion of Pennsylvania [page 5] (4) I have heard of the rebel force at Morgantown & am not certain whether they are there yet or now down near the Rail Road west of Grafton or crossed over to Join the others near Clarksburg. The wild panic at Wheeling & at Pittsburgh has been to me all along unaccountable please pass this telegram on to Gov Pierpoint I find by report from Genl Kelley [page 6] (5) that the governor was entirely mistaken about seven thousand Rebels at Mannington I wish troops at Wheeling instead of sticking to the town would go out or send out & look along the Rail Road to help stop the mischief ir any still going on west of Grafton besides about forty five hundred [page 7] (6) troops of all arms with Roberts & Wilkinson at Clarksburg I have sent westward into the invaded district over six thousand 600 all I want & some cooperation from the direction of Penna & the Ohio river to beat & capture the enemy completely if he does not escape by Ca[crossed out] Clarksburg &Co[crossed out] at [page 8] (7) once Robt. C. Schenk Maj Genl Comdg 349W703& 1486coll[crossed out]. [In pencil at bottom of telegram] sent for information of Gen Lightburn 370W545/ Jos Darr Maj & [?] Com
[In pencil at top of first page] Genl Lightburn Mannington Following Message just recd [Telegram Body] Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 1 1863. the Following Dispatch has just been recd from Genl Schenck to whom as well as the President I have sent the several dispatches recd from you & others relative to the threatened invasion of our state. Baltimore to Gov AG Curtin I have no respect[crossed out] report that Union troops have been repulsed any where except at Fairmont between [page 2] [on reverse] Gen Lightburn I send for your information the enclosed dispatches FH Peirpoint [page 3] (2) Grafton & Wheeling where a party two 2 days ago guarding the Bridge over the Monongahela were driven off by largely superior numbers & the bridge destroyed other bridges near Littleton & Benton have also been burned the enemy are now around Clarksburg where Col Mulligan has gone to the Releif of Genl Roberts and whose I expect their combined [page 4] (3) forces to drive & defeat the Rebels I hold Grafton & occupy all the Rail Road from here to that point the only serious damage on the line having been the burning of the Bridge over the Youghogheny which has already been rebuilt & was crossed this morning by cars & troops I have no reliable information of any invasion of Pennsylvania [page 5] (4) I have heard of the rebel force at Morgantown & am not certain whether they are there yet or now down near the Rail Road west of Grafton or crossed over to Join the others near Clarksburg. The wild panic at Wheeling & at Pittsburgh has been to me all along unaccountable please pass this telegram on to Gov Pierpoint I find by report from Genl Kelley [page 6] (5) that the governor was entirely mistaken about seven thousand Rebels at Mannington I wish troops at Wheeling instead of sticking to the town would go out or send out & look along the Rail Road to help stop the mischief ir any still going on west of Grafton besides about forty five hundred [page 7] (6) troops of all arms with Roberts & Wilkinson at Clarksburg I have sent westward into the invaded district over six thousand 600 all I want & some cooperation from the direction of Penna & the Ohio river to beat & capture the enemy completely if he does not escape by Ca[crossed out] Clarksburg &Co[crossed out] at [page 8] (7) once Robt. C. Schenk Maj Genl Comdg 349W703& 1486coll[crossed out]. [In pencil at bottom of telegram] sent for information of Gen Lightburn 370W545/ Jos Darr Maj & [?] Com
[In pencil at top of first page] Genl Lightburn Mannington Following Message just recd [Telegram Body] Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 1 1863. the Following Dispatch has just been recd from Genl Schenck to whom as well as the President I have sent the several dispatches recd from you & others relative to the threatened invasion of our state. Baltimore to Gov AG Curtin I have no respect[crossed out] report that Union troops have been repulsed any where except at Fairmont between [page 2] [on reverse] Gen Lightburn I send for your information the enclosed dispatches FH Peirpoint [page 3] (2) Grafton & Wheeling where a party two 2 days ago guarding the Bridge over the Monongahela were driven off by largely superior numbers & the bridge destroyed other bridges near Littleton & Benton have also been burned the enemy are now around Clarksburg where Col Mulligan has gone to the Releif of Genl Roberts and whose I expect their combined [page 4] (3) forces to drive & defeat the Rebels I hold Grafton & occupy all the Rail Road from here to that point the only serious damage on the line having been the burning of the Bridge over the Youghogheny which has already been rebuilt & was crossed this morning by cars & troops I have no reliable information of any invasion of Pennsylvania [page 5] (4) I have heard of the rebel force at Morgantown & am not certain whether they are there yet or now down near the Rail Road west of Grafton or crossed over to Join the others near Clarksburg. The wild panic at Wheeling & at Pittsburgh has been to me all along unaccountable please pass this telegram on to Gov Pierpoint I find by report from Genl Kelley [page 6] (5) that the governor was entirely mistaken about seven thousand Rebels at Mannington I wish troops at Wheeling instead of sticking to the town would go out or send out & look along the Rail Road to help stop the mischief ir any still going on west of Grafton besides about forty five hundred [page 7] (6) troops of all arms with Roberts & Wilkinson at Clarksburg I have sent westward into the invaded district over six thousand 600 all I want & some cooperation from the direction of Penna & the Ohio river to beat & capture the enemy completely if he does not escape by Ca[crossed out] Clarksburg &Co[crossed out] at [page 8] (7) once Robt. C. Schenk Maj Genl Comdg 349W703& 1486coll[crossed out]. [In pencil at bottom of telegram] sent for information of Gen Lightburn 370W545/ Jos Darr Maj & [?] Com
[In pencil at top of first page] Genl Lightburn Mannington Following Message just recd [Telegram Body] Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 1 1863. the Following Dispatch has just been recd from Genl Schenck to whom as well as the President I have sent the several dispatches recd from you & others relative to the threatened invasion of our state. Baltimore to Gov AG Curtin I have no respect[crossed out] report that Union troops have been repulsed any where except at Fairmont between [page 2] [on reverse] Gen Lightburn I send for your information the enclosed dispatches FH Peirpoint [page 3] (2) Grafton & Wheeling where a party two 2 days ago guarding the Bridge over the Monongahela were driven off by largely superior numbers & the bridge destroyed other bridges near Littleton & Benton have also been burned the enemy are now around Clarksburg where Col Mulligan has gone to the Releif of Genl Roberts and whose I expect their combined [page 4] (3) forces to drive & defeat the Rebels I hold Grafton & occupy all the Rail Road from here to that point the only serious damage on the line having been the burning of the Bridge over the Youghogheny which has already been rebuilt & was crossed this morning by cars & troops I have no reliable information of any invasion of Pennsylvania [page 5] (4) I have heard of the rebel force at Morgantown & am not certain whether they are there yet or now down near the Rail Road west of Grafton or crossed over to Join the others near Clarksburg. The wild panic at Wheeling & at Pittsburgh has been to me all along unaccountable please pass this telegram on to Gov Pierpoint I find by report from Genl Kelley [page 6] (5) that the governor was entirely mistaken about seven thousand Rebels at Mannington I wish troops at Wheeling instead of sticking to the town would go out or send out & look along the Rail Road to help stop the mischief ir any still going on west of Grafton besides about forty five hundred [page 7] (6) troops of all arms with Roberts & Wilkinson at Clarksburg I have sent westward into the invaded district over six thousand 600 all I want & some cooperation from the direction of Penna & the Ohio river to beat & capture the enemy completely if he does not escape by Ca[crossed out] Clarksburg &Co[crossed out] at [page 8] (7) once Robt. C. Schenk Maj Genl Comdg 349W703& 1486coll[crossed out]. [In pencil at bottom of telegram] sent for information of Gen Lightburn 370W545/ Jos Darr Maj & [?] Com
[In pencil at top of first page] Genl Lightburn Mannington Following Message just recd [Telegram Body] Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 1 1863. the Following Dispatch has just been recd from Genl Schenck to whom as well as the President I have sent the several dispatches recd from you & others relative to the threatened invasion of our state. Baltimore to Gov AG Curtin I have no respect[crossed out] report that Union troops have been repulsed any where except at Fairmont between [page 2] [on reverse] Gen Lightburn I send for your information the enclosed dispatches FH Peirpoint [page 3] (2) Grafton & Wheeling where a party two 2 days ago guarding the Bridge over the Monongahela were driven off by largely superior numbers & the bridge destroyed other bridges near Littleton & Benton have also been burned the enemy are now around Clarksburg where Col Mulligan has gone to the Releif of Genl Roberts and whose I expect their combined [page 4] (3) forces to drive & defeat the Rebels I hold Grafton & occupy all the Rail Road from here to that point the only serious damage on the line having been the burning of the Bridge over the Youghogheny which has already been rebuilt & was crossed this morning by cars & troops I have no reliable information of any invasion of Pennsylvania [page 5] (4) I have heard of the rebel force at Morgantown & am not certain whether they are there yet or now down near the Rail Road west of Grafton or crossed over to Join the others near Clarksburg. The wild panic at Wheeling & at Pittsburgh has been to me all along unaccountable please pass this telegram on to Gov Pierpoint I find by report from Genl Kelley [page 6] (5) that the governor was entirely mistaken about seven thousand Rebels at Mannington I wish troops at Wheeling instead of sticking to the town would go out or send out & look along the Rail Road to help stop the mischief ir any still going on west of Grafton besides about forty five hundred [page 7] (6) troops of all arms with Roberts & Wilkinson at Clarksburg I have sent westward into the invaded district over six thousand 600 all I want & some cooperation from the direction of Penna & the Ohio river to beat & capture the enemy completely if he does not escape by Ca[crossed out] Clarksburg &Co[crossed out] at [page 8] (7) once Robt. C. Schenk Maj Genl Comdg 349W703& 1486coll[crossed out]. [In pencil at bottom of telegram] sent for information of Gen Lightburn 370W545/ Jos Darr Maj & [?] Com
1.30 am Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Monongahela House May 1st 1863. By Telegraph from Wheeling 1863. Sent your message to Capt Dod 15th US Infantry commanding at Cameron He answers as follows enemy are reported seven thousand 7000 strong at Mannington They have taken Fairmont & are marching this way Capt David telegraphs Genl Lightburn that Capt Hagan's company cavalry captured at Bridgeport five 5 miles east Clarksburg and Ball about opening there Operator 56W127pd
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)
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Apl 20 1863. By Telegraph from Baltimore 20 1863. What field officers are in commission for the first 1st Va artillery & where are the Head Quarters of the regt are there any companies of it except co A eleventh 11th army corps & Co B at Winchester Robt C Schenck Maj Genl 36B 154pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Apl 20 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 20 1863. I sent a squad Saturday night to Johnstown & captured Maj Armesy & Lt Davis of rebeldom they are now en route for Balto arrested J Vance last evening on the strength of a sentence in a letter from Gordon to Armesy which reads thus- J Vance is gathering a large company to go out with us he says by your (Armesy's) authority N. Wilkinson Col Comdg 6th brigade 62W191coll
By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. Whereas, by the Act of Congress approved the 31st day of December, last, the State of West Virginia was declared to be one of the United States of America, and was admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original states in all respects whatever, upon the condition that certain changes should be duly made in the proposed Constitution for that state; And, Whereas, proof of a compliance with that condition as required by the Second Section of the Act aforesaid, has been submitted to me; Now, therefore, be it known, that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do, hereby, in pursuance of the Act of Congress aforesaid, declare and proclaim that the said act shall take effect and be in force, from and after sixty days from the date hereof. In witness whereof, I have hereunder set my hand [page 2] and caused the Seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the city of Washington, this twentieth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, and of the Independence of the United States to eighty-seventh. Abraham Lincoln. By the President; William H. Seward, Secretary of State.
By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. Whereas, by the Act of Congress approved the 31st day of December, last, the State of West Virginia was declared to be one of the United States of America, and was admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original states in all respects whatever, upon the condition that certain changes should be duly made in the proposed Constitution for that state; And, Whereas, proof of a compliance with that condition as required by the Second Section of the Act aforesaid, has been submitted to me; Now, therefore, be it known, that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do, hereby, in pursuance of the Act of Congress aforesaid, declare and proclaim that the said act shall take effect and be in force, from and after sixty days from the date hereof. In witness whereof, I have hereunder set my hand [page 2]and caused the Seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the city of Washington, this twentieth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, and of the Independence of the United States to eighty-seventh. Abraham Lincoln. By the President; William H. Seward, Secretary of State.
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling April 1863. By Telegraph from Baltimore, 6 1863. Genl Scammon has been ordered to remove the fifth Va from Ceredo to Barboursville if he thinks such change advisable Robt C Schenck Maj Genl Comdg 20G53pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Apl 6 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 6 1863. Please ask auditor Crane if he knows one John Brook's of Randolph has sandy whiskers Blue eyes about five 5 feet ten 10 high Represents himself as having been taken by Rebels in eighteen sixty one 1861 and lately exchanged is he right N Wilkinson Col 4 40W125coll
His Excellency F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov. Va. Wheeling Apl 3 1863. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 3 1863. Please inform me if you have authority to convert any of the infantry regts of your state into cavalry organizations & if so whether any of command formerly Col Moore will be so converted B.S. Roberts Brig Genl 34.De.105pd
Hon F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Mch 30 1863. By Telegraph from Gallipolis 29 1863. Sir I have just arrived from Charleston Va with Steamer Victor number two 2 and steamer Genl Meigs was fired into by four hundred 400 rebels at Hall's landing thirty 30 miles below Charleston lost two 2 men & two horses Saved the boats and balance of crew [page 2] communication between this & Charleston cut off. All praise is due to Capt Ford and Summers of the Steamboats for Bravery. E. P. Fitch Capt & A.Q.M. 66Hm274pd
Hon F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Mch 30 1863. By Telegraph from Gallipolis 29 1863. Sir I have just arrived from Charleston Va with Steamer Victor number two 2 and steamer Genl Meigs was fired into by four hundred 400 rebels at Hall's landing thirty 30 miles below Charleston lost two 2 men & two horses Saved the boats and balance of crew [page 2] communication between this & Charleston cut off. All praise is due to Capt Ford and Summers of the Steamboats for Bravery. E. P. Fitch Capt & A.Q.M. 66Hm274pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 29 1863. By Telegraph from New Creek 29 1863. Sir Wm P Greene sergeant Major of the Regt was elected second 2nd Lt in my company have you recd the Colonel's letter about it Jacob Smith Capt Co A 14th Regt Va Vols 24Bn82pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 25 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 25 1863. Please telegraph Secy Stanton that it will afford you pleasure to recommission Capt CC Kepps first Va Cavalry & it will restore him please do this immediately. his attorney will see Stanton tomorrow NP Richardson Col 1st Va Cavlry 34Y83pd
Gov F H Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 23 1863. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 23 1863. None reliable will be apprised in time a preparing to meet any attempt A Morr Brig Genl 13De44pd
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov of Va Wheeling Mch 23 1863. By Telegraph from Rowlesburg 23 1863. It will not be safe to hold an election at, LH George without mlitary protection can get it AD Moore Sheriff Tucker Co 17 U 56Coll
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 19 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 19 1863. The Genl in Chief says the order for Capt Thompson company to move cannot be countermanded but if circumstances justify it the Captain can have leave of absence L. Thomas AG 26B102pd
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 19 1863. By Telegraph from Baltimore 19 1863. I regret my inability to leave home at this time H. Winter Davis 10B50pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] or Samuel Crane Wheeling Mch 7 1863. By Telegraph from Charleston 7 1863. Can either of you address the people Charleston March sixteenth 16th May Citizens 10 De 35pd
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 7 1863. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 7 1863. I will answer tomorrow your's of fourth 4th. J. F. Hoy 8q40pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling March 5 1863. By Telegraph from Harper's Ferry 5 1863. I will communicate with Genl Milroy on the subject I think it can be done without difficulty BF Kelley Brig Genl 17z78pd
Gov. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mrch 4 1863. By Telegraph from New Creek 4 1863. Have you shipped those arm's to me yet please answer John Bogg's 100W40pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling March 2 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 2 1863. Furlough granted Surgeon Gardner thirty 30 days & forwarded to him K.V. Whaley 10G35pd
Gov. F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feb 25 1863. By Telegraph from Grafton 25 1863. You will please let me know if J. M. Jones has been exchanged for J Trahorn or not and let me know forthwith JF Harvey 23Gr74pd
Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feb 23 1863. By Telegraph from Martinsburg 23 1863. The pay master left here for Winchester yesterday to pay two 2 Virginia Regiments will forward your despatches by messenger to Genl Milroy BF Smith Col 126O Vols Comdg post
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 1 1863. By Telegraph from Beverly 23 1863. Through erroneous instructions the mustering officer failed to remuster the officers of this regiment shall they not receive pay in consequence major Hill can explain Geo R Latham Col Comdg 25De80pd [page 2] There are no instructions requiring a re-muster or promotion same regiment officers. Some officers of General Milroy's brigade state that it was the custom at Washington. I subsequently saw General Cox who informed me that it was not required. The rumor brought by Genl Milroy's officers seems to be the only foundation for the impression that it was necessary. I have however written to Washington to ascertain and this afternoon I telegraphed to that effect. B.H. Hill Maj USA Must Off
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 1 1863. By Telegraph from Beverly 23 1863. Through erroneous instructions the mustering officer failed to remuster the officers of this regiment shall they not receive pay in consequence major Hill can explain Geo R Latham Col Comdg 25De80pd [page 2] There are no instructions requiring a re-muster or promotion same regiment officers. Some officers of General Milroy's brigade state that it was the custom at Washington. I subsequently saw General Cox who informed me that it was not required. The rumor brought by Genl Milroy's officers seems to be the only foundation for the impression that it was necessary. I have however written to Washington to ascertain and this afternoon I telegraphed to that effect. B.H. Hill Maj USA Must Off
Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 20 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 20 1863. All right order will be sent today JB Blair 7W23&50coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 29 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 29 1863. I send you by mail a Certificate from clerk of Alexandria court of my election send me at once the usual proclamation of my election which seems of more consequence than act of assembly Lewis McKenzie, Alexandria Va 34G83pd
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 27 1863. By Telegraph from Alexandria 27 1863. Did you receive my letter & get bill passed to authorize delivery of my certificate of election see act of assembly reply my cost Lewis McKenzie 24B106pd
Gov of Virginia Wheeling Wheeling Jany 19 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 19 1863. By direction of the Secy of War the colonel & chaplain of the 15th Virginia may be mustered a copy of this will be authority for the mustering officer Thos M Vincent AAG 29B126pd
FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wva Wheeling Jany 16 1863. By Telegraph from Charleston 16 1863. Please send surgeon McEwin Commission at once as we are in need. J.C. Paxton Col. 2 Va Cavalry 12DEx1pd
Gov of Virginia Wheeling Jany 13 1863. By Telegraph from Washington 13 1863. Colonel Rathbone has been dismissed the service Thos M Vincent AA Genl 7B50pd
Lt AR Buffington Wheeling Jany, 9 1863. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 9 1863. The carbines were not sent till the fourth 4th inst for want of swivels T.T.S. Laidley Maj 13W41&65coll [page 2] Respectfully referred to Gov Pierpoint. There is the answer to a telegram of last night enquiring for capt Bourns Carbines AR Buffington Ltnr W.V.A. QM office Wheeling DSE 9th 63
Lt AR Buffington Wheeling Jany, 9 1863. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 9 1863. The carbines were not sent till the fourth 4th inst for want of swivels T.T.S. Laidley Maj 13W41&65coll [page 2] Respectfully referred to Gov Pierpoint. There is the answer to a telegram of last night enquiring for capt Bourns Carbines AR Buffington Ltnr W.V.A. QM office Wheeling DSE 9th 63
Hon. F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Jany 8th 1863. By Telegraph from Marietta 8th 1863. The Eighth Va. Reg't is not ordered out of the district, but simply to another part of it. J.D. Cox Maj Gen 7Hm74pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 6 1863. By Telegraph from Harper Ferry 5 1863. I have not the power to order the eleventh 11th Virginia from the rail road without the authority of Genl Schenck what are the Ground's on which you formed the suggestion. is there any danger of a raid BF Kelley Brig Genl 36W154coll
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 6 1863. By Telegraph from Head Quarters Defense Upper Potomac Harper's Ferry 1863. The track of the B&O RR completed this evening at five oclock & fifteen 15 minutes the trains will move through tomorrow B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 23W102coll
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 2 1863. By Telegraph from Sutton Va 2 1863. I have commenced collecting need stronger force at Sutton have at least two 2 companies infantry sent immediately FC Boggs IBC 17W56coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 1 1863. By Telegraph from Bull Town Va 1 1863. Unless you can have some cavalry sent here every horse in this section will be stolen. D T Hewes Col Comdg 16De53pd
FH Pierpont Gov Wheeling Jany 1 1862 [1863]. By Telegraph from Weston 1 1862 [1863]. Our town is brilliantly illuminated tonight the crack of musketry is reverberating from hill to hill all is life and hilarity in honor of the new state happy new year to your Excellency PM Hale 33De175pd
Gov. F.H. Pierpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 24 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 24 1862. I regret to say that no medicine or instruments have yet been furnished my regiment Jno B Klunk Col 12th Va 15D50pd
