Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 9 1862. By Telegraph from Washn 9 1862. Your Quota of three hundred thousand (300,000) militia is four thousand six hundred & fifty four (4654) regulations for draft will be forwarded to-day by order of[crossed out] Secy of War CP Buckingham Brig Genl & A.A.G. 27Qwchg adjt Genls Ofs B
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus 13 1861. Will send 2 Regiments as soon as transportation can be had of quartermaster Dickinson gw Dennison gone to Washington CP Buckingham, Ajt Gen 19D77pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus 13 1861. We'll sent two 2 Companies of cavalry and four 4 of infantry as soon as possible our regiments are organizing as rapidly as possible for defence of Western Virginia Your permit for raising regiments from Ohio Embarrasses us severely causes much delay one Regiment at Athens would be about full but for Mr. Constable interference and enticing men for his Regiment for Virginia it injures the [page 2] cause greatly & will not help Virginia but only postpone assistance from Ohio Gov Dickinson gone to Washington CP Buckingshaw AG 83D269pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus 13 1861. We'll sent two 2 Companies of cavalry and four 4 of infantry as soon as possible our regiments are organizing as rapidly as possible for defence of Western Virginia Your permit for raising regiments from Ohio Embarrasses us severely causes much delay one Regiment at Athens would be about full but for Mr. Constable interference and enticing men for his Regiment for Virginia it injures the [page 2] cause greatly & will not help Virginia but only postpone assistance from Ohio Gov Dickinson gone to Washington CP Buckingshaw AG 83D269pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 19 1862. By Telegraph from Phillipi 18 1862. Sir, it is of the utmost importance to us that you should be here on the twentieth 20th inst can you come dispatch us an answer. a Hack and military escort will await you at Webster in the morning of that day or at such other time previous as you will signify to us 44 Spencer Dayton, Lewis Wilson D.J. Byron 55Gr170pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 18 1861. By Telegraph from Washington DC 1861. The Government desires to know immediately whether a requisition for the whole or a part of the uniformed militia or home guards of your state for temporary service would seriously retard or embarrass the enrollment & organization of the volunteer force now being enrolled for three 3 years or during the war the exigencies of the public service may require the utmost promptitude on your part. Please answer by telegraph and state your views Simon Cameron. 72G159pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 20 1861. We may avoid all necessary foreign militia urge the speedy organization of volunteers Do nothing in regard to temporary forces unless a formal requisition is made by the president Simon Cameron Secy War 29G73pd
His Excy F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov of Va. Wheeling Oct 17 1861. By Telegraph from Louisville " 16 1861. It will be impossible for me to stop at Wheeling on my return I will be in Cincinnati tomorrow evening at Six (6) PM & will be glad to see you. Simon Cameron 31L170pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 10 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 10 1861. You may raise & organize five batteries of artillery of six guns each four 4 to be six pounders and two twelve 12 pounders one hundred thirty men to each company as soon as organized to be placed under control of Genl Rosecrans we prefer independent batteries to [page 2] regiments of artillery will arrange today to give you two thousand of the guns at Bellair do you want us to furnish the artillery guns answer immediately Simon Cameron Secy war 73 G161
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 10 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 10 1861. You may raise & organize five batteries of artillery of six guns each four 4 to be six pounders and two twelve 12 pounders one hundred thirty men to each company as soon as organized to be placed under control of Genl Rosecrans we prefer independent batteries to [page 2] regiments of artillery will arrange today to give you two thousand of the guns at Bellair do you want us to furnish the artillery guns answer immediately Simon Cameron Secy war 73 G161
Gov Pierpont Wheeling Nov 25 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 25 1861. Sir. It is found by experience that competition by agents of states authorized to purchase arms in competition with agents of the gov't is highly detrimental to the public service as it advances prices both to the states & the US the loss of which may ultimately fall upon the general govt to arrest this competition you [page 2] are request [scratched out] respectfully requested to withdraw all agents from the purchase of arms in order that the govt of the US may make all such purchases with the greatest possible economy & remove the present inducement for speculators to withhold arms from the service the arms will be distributed to the troops of the several states as soon as rec'd Simon Cameron Secy War 111G247pd
Gov Pierpont Wheeling Nov 25 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 25 1861. Sir. It is found by experience that competition by agents of states authorized to purchase arms in competition with agents of the gov't is highly detrimental to the public service as it advances prices both to the states & the US the loss of which may ultimately fall upon the general govt to arrest this competition you [page 2] are request [scratched out] respectfully requested to withdraw all agents from the purchase of arms in order that the govt of the US may make all such purchases with the greatest possible economy & remove the present inducement for speculators to withhold arms from the service the arms will be distributed to the troops of the several states as soon as rec'd Simon Cameron Secy War 111G247pd
F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 2nd 1861. Gov. Va. By Telegraph, from Washington, 2nd 1861. You are at liberty to publish the letter. Simon Cameron Secy of War. 8.935pd [page 2] Hon. S. Cameron Secy War July 2nd 1861
F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 2nd 1861. Gov. Va. By Telegraph, from Washington, 2nd 1861. You are at liberty to publish the letter. Simon Cameron Secy of War. 8.935pd [page 2] Hon. S. Cameron Secy War July 2nd 1861
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 6 1862. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 6 1862. Will you telegraph Gov Curtin to dissuade Stevens by dispatch from any amendments am delayed until Eleven oclock Campbell. 18w51&3col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 17 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17 1861. Not poll books enough for this county send twenty nine (29) more you sent by me but seventy five they want one hundred & four (104). Jno S. Carlile 24w77Col
Recd June 22nd 12 m. Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling June 22nd 1861. By Telegraph, from Benwood 22 1861. Send writ for electing two 2 delegates for Hampshire to O D Downey Grafton today or tomorrow also send writ to me for senator & delegate from Lewis &c at same time Carlile [page 2] L.S. Carlile Jun 22
Recd June 22nd 12 m. Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling June 22nd 1861. By Telegraph, from Benwood 22 1861. Send writ for electing two 2 delegates for Hampshire to O D Downey Grafton today or tomorrow also send writ to me for senator & delegate from Lewis &c at same time Carlile [page 2] L.S. Carlile Jun 22
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from New Creek 4 1863. Has Parkersburg Convention been postponed Jas Caskaden 6Bv40pd [page 2] Better not let the Battery go to Ohio from the within information then F. H. Peirpoint
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from New Creek 4 1863. Has Parkersburg Convention been postponed Jas Caskaden 6Bv40pd [page 2] Better not let the Battery go to Ohio from the within information then F. H. Peirpoint
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1863. I think the Militia had better report at different points in the railroad instead of at Bridgeport as the bridges are destroyed there already order me to that effect answer immediately Thos Cather Brig Genl Va Mil 32De101pd ans[in pencil]
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 F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 14 1861. By Telegraph, From Clarksburg . . 1861. Genl Rosecrans has been informed that you have been furnished by quartermaster Meigs with complete outfit for ten 10 Va Regiments. Many of the Virginia regiments now in the field are destitute any means alleviating present wants would be acceptable. Please inform me a QM at Headquarters what the chances are JG Chandler Capt ASM 50D155pd
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 10 1861. By Telegraph from Mountain Cove 10 1861. I sent a despatch today to adjt Wheat Wheeling Concerning clothing will you please answer it as he is absent I understand JG Chandler Capt & AQM 22D71pd
Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wh Nov 24 1861. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 24 1861. By your order we have arrested and confined in Jail at this place Wm. G. Pierson Enoch Cunningham & Christian Simon. What shall we do with them? We await your further order. Corporal W.S. Purdy & Corporal J.C. Clark 3rd Va Vols 32D101pd
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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 26 By Telegraph from New York 26 1861. Has Col JD Williamson your authority to raise men here for a western Virginia Brigade & will any arrangements we make with him as to such companies be all right? WT Wornall Floyd Clarkson C Huggins 31G8spd [page 2] Answered
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 26 By Telegraph from New York 26 1861. Has Col JD Williamson your authority to raise men here for a western Virginia Brigade & will any arrangements we make with him as to such companies be all right? WT Wornall Floyd Clarkson C Huggins 31G8spd [page 2] Answered
His Excy Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1862. By Telegraph from Headquarters 16th Va Regt Camp Peirpoint Via Alexandria 1862. The officers of my regiment have unanimously asked the appointment of Capt Gwynne as Lieut Col the papers are on the way to you send me a good major at once Jas T. Close Col 16th Va Regt 31W77&268ColChg
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 30 1862. By Telegraph from Alexandria 30 1862. Regt mustered complete Maj Vincent says telegraph him to muster me as Colonel being necessary for regiment Jas T Close Col 16th Va Vols 17G49pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 4 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. The Three 3 ladies claim that you paid their fares to Grafton but only two 2 had their tickets the other one said you took her ticket with her permit. Conductor charges her fare. If you paid it I wish to refund Please answer L.R. Cofran
Gov F H Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 26 1862. By Telegraph from Beverly 26 1862. A squad of capt Hagan's co a first Va cavalry have just captured capt Parker B Crossman Brigade commissary and Lieut Jame's McGee acting asst QM to Jenkins also one Private of Imboden's J Combs 2nd Va Comdg Post 33De104pd
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
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1862. I have formed the acquaintance of Dr. Gilles here of the first 1st Va who is willing to take the place of assistant second 2nd surgeon in this regiment I will write tomorrow in full your's A.S. Core 35DE194pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 12 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek, 12 1862. Is West Virginia Received A.S. Core Col Comdg Post 4Bn40pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feby 1 1862. . By Telegraph from Sutton Va 1 1862. . An election was held in Clay Co for state Senator would a man with thirty eight majority be entitled to his seat in the senate answer telegraph JM Corley
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 20 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 20 1861. via Piedmont We are here to escort the mustering officer to Greenland he is not here when will he be here. Answer quick A.A. Corrello 1st Lieut Greenland Guards 19.W.76Col.
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 16 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 16 1862. If the report from Parkersburg is correct of the outrages of the bushwhackers in Wirt county decided measures should be taken to throw a force into that section adequate to Crush them out what is the fact? Advise me quick accompanied by your suggestions RM Corwine Maj & ADC 44W166coll
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Headquarters Kanawha Brigade186. By Telegraph from Gauley Bridge [aug] 4th via Galleopalis 3th 1861. I have about eight hundred 800 serviceable muskets with Bayonets taken from the enemy they are at your disposal for the purpose you mentioned. I would suggest the sending of some reliable Officer as agent to the Valley to act for you in the formation of companies of Union Home guards issuing commissions and arms & = numbers are anxious [page 2] to join in Fayette Kanawha & Nicholas counties as well as below some regular organizing should exist before issuing the muskets. J. D. Cox, Brig. Genl. Comdg 80w250&513-col
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Headquarters Kanawha Brigade186. By Telegraph from Gauley Bridge [aug] 4th via Galleopalis 3th 1861. I have about eight hundred 800 serviceable muskets with Bayonets taken from the enemy they are at your disposal for the purpose you mentioned. I would suggest the sending of some reliable Officer as agent to the Valley to act for you in the formation of companies of Union Home guards issuing commissions and arms & = numbers are anxious [page 2] to join in Fayette Kanawha & Nicholas counties as well as below some regular organizing should exist before issuing the muskets. J. D. Cox, Brig. Genl. Comdg 80w250&513-col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1861. By Telegraph from Gauley Bridge 19 via Gallipolis 20th 1861. It is impossible for me to make any change in the position of my forces at present. JD Cox BG Cmdg 17W78&137 Coll
Hon FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1862. By Telegraph from Raleigh 9 1862. I am informed that the members of Co F first Va Cavalry have selected W Angelo Powell formerly Engineer attached to Genl Rosecrans staff for their Captain Vice Wm A West dismissed. I have no official notice of Capt West's dismissal & my information of the action of the company is also irregular. their action of course only a recommendation of which you [page 2] will probably get notice by mail. I would not advise acting upon until you are satisfied that it is maturely considered. Capt Powell would make a good officer but I hear there is dissention within the company. JD Cox BGenl 100D305pd
Hon FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1862. By Telegraph from Raleigh 9 1862. I am informed that the members of Co F first Va Cavalry have selected W Angelo Powell formerly Engineer attached to Genl Rosecrans staff for their Captain Vice Wm A West dismissed. I have no official notice of Capt West's dismissal & my information of the action of the company is also irregular. their action of course only a recommendation of which you [page 2] will probably get notice by mail. I would not advise acting upon until you are satisfied that it is maturely considered. Capt Powell would make a good officer but I hear there is dissention within the company. JD Cox BGenl 100D305pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 15 1862. By Telegraph from Flat Top Mountain Va 14th 1862. The positions of the enemy are behind the East River Mountains and in the vicinity of Monroe Court House owing to the easiness of railroad communications his strength varies from time to time but is probably as great as our own a force of some three thousand men would probably answer [page 2] for defensive purposes in this valley if nothing above the vicinity of Gauley Bridge were to be held there is of course some danger that the enemy might throw an expedient like Jackson or the recent one in Tennessee but the long and difficult line of communication reduces the risk [page 3] their recruiting can be done in the usual way & their discipline & efficiency will be promoted by removing them from the neighborhood of homes JD Cox, Maj 75H302pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 15 1862. By Telegraph from Flat Top Mountain Va 14th 1862. The positions of the enemy are behind the East River Mountains and in the vicinity of Monroe Court House owing to the easiness of railroad communications his strength varies from time to time but is probably as great as our own a force of some three thousand men would probably answer [page 2] for defensive purposes in this valley if nothing above the vicinity of Gauley Bridge were to be held there is of course some danger that the enemy might throw an expedient like Jackson or the recent one in Tennessee but the long and difficult line of communication reduces the risk [page 3] their recruiting can be done in the usual way & their discipline & efficiency will be promoted by removing them from the neighborhood of homes JD Cox, Maj 75H302pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 15 1862. By Telegraph from Flat Top Mountain Va 14th 1862. The positions of the enemy are behind the East River Mountains and in the vicinity of Monroe Court House owing to the easiness of railroad communications his strength varies from time to time but is probably as great as our own a force of some three thousand men would probably answer [page 2] for defensive purposes in this valley if nothing above the vicinity of Gauley Bridge were to be held there is of course some danger that the enemy might throw an expedient like Jackson or the recent one in Tennessee but the long and difficult line of communication reduces the risk [page 3] their recruiting can be done in the usual way & their discipline & efficiency will be promoted by removing them from the neighborhood of homes JD Cox, Maj 75H302pd
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
