Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 17 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 17 1861. The rebels have appeared in great force in Wirt County. Hills command is reported cut to pieces we must have troops arms and ammunition without delay there are none here from Genl Kelley telegraphs he will send men from Wheeling they should go by special train to Walkers station tonight the railroad guard should be on the alert and a competent officers sent to take charge of the whole force. Communicate with [page 2] Kelley ascertain what he has done & urge haste. P.G. Van Winkle 80.q.250pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 17 1861. By telegraph from Grafton 17 1861. Lieut Col Richmond will take command of the troops you send to Parkersburg I have sent ammunition by this evenings train I think they are unnecessarily alarmed at Parkersburg. BF Kelley Brig Genl 28.W.89Col
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
Dated Parkesburg Oct 18 1861. Received 11 o'clock 10 min AM to Gov F.H. Peirpoint The troops are here waiting orders. Hill was fighting yesterday this side of the oil wells with some loss. A messenger just from Webbs Mills says the same game is playing in that vicinity 30 or more rebels armed and mounted passed up the south fork of Hughes River yesterday they threaten to Rob the stores and shoot men who have acted as guides for our troops. The Railroad guards at Ellenborro are poorly supplied with ammunition. VanW
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 18 1861. A messenger just in from Hill he has got back to Elizabeth only two men wounded the rebels have withdrawn or dispersed . I think the troops here or a portion of them should go at once to the oil wells and remain there a while. P.G. Van Winkle 45W145Col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 18 1861. The following is an extract from telegram just rec'd from Col Richmond Two 2 messengers have just arrived from Capt Hill he reports all quiet at Elizabethtown & that the rebels are in no considerable force at that point. You will therefore see by the above that the [page 2] people of Parkersburg are more scared than hurt. Col Richmond expresses opinion that it is perfectly useless for the troops under his command to move into Wirt or Calhoun unless they can remain there a month or two. I have ordered Capt Litinzer with his company & a part of Capt Peirpoints into Calhoun & Wirt I therefore shall not order the troops at Parkersburg to move until [page 3] (3) Further ordered. You need not send the other company to Parkersburg until you hear further from me. BF Kelley Brig Genl 132Gr301pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 18 1861. The following is an extract from telegram just rec'd from Col Richmond Two 2 messengers have just arrived from Capt Hill he reports all quiet at Elizabethtown & that the rebels are in no considerable force at that point. You will therefore see by the above that the [page 2] people of Parkersburg are more scared than hurt. Col Richmond expresses opinion that it is perfectly useless for the troops under his command to move into Wirt or Calhoun unless they can remain there a month or two. I have ordered Capt Litinzer with his company & a part of Capt Peirpoints into Calhoun & Wirt I therefore shall not order the troops at Parkersburg to move until [page 3] (3) Further ordered. You need not send the other company to Parkersburg until you hear further from me. BF Kelley Brig Genl 132Gr301pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 18 1861. The following is an extract from telegram just rec'd from Col Richmond Two 2 messengers have just arrived from Capt Hill he reports all quiet at Elizabethtown & that the rebels are in no considerable force at that point. You will therefore see by the above that the [page 2] people of Parkersburg are more scared than hurt. Col Richmond expresses opinion that it is perfectly useless for the troops under his command to move into Wirt or Calhoun unless they can remain there a month or two. I have ordered Capt Litinzer with his company & a part of Capt Peirpoints into Calhoun & Wirt I therefore shall not order the troops at Parkersburg to move until [page 3] (3) Further ordered. You need not send the other company to Parkersburg until you hear further from me. BF Kelley Brig Genl 132Gr301pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1861 By Telegraph from 18 1861 Send Capt Boggs & Company to report to me at these head quarters though I have not much faith in him yet I will try & use him to advantage BF Kelly, Brig Genl 26.92pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Tompkins 18 1861. Capt Crispin has been ordered to supply Col Bolles & the two Companies of Col Wilkinson as requested I have dispatched Lieut Conine to you with letters whom I recommended as Col of the ninth Va hope he will be able to proceed at once to Guyandotte & organize [page 2] this regt WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 51D158pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Tompkins 18 1861. Capt Crispin has been ordered to supply Col Bolles & the two Companies of Col Wilkinson as requested I have dispatched Lieut Conine to you with letters whom I recommended as Col of the ninth Va hope he will be able to proceed at once to Guyandotte & organize [page 2] this regt WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 51D158pd
F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18th 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy . 18th 1861. Capt Brown's company stationed at spencer Roane Co Va are out of provisions and I was dispatched to Parkersburg to get some & I cannot get any wagons or guards to take it to them & I want to know what to do immediately Russell Serg't Co C4th Regt 44W184&206col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 18 1861. Gen Cameron left here this morning for Pittsburg via Steubenville Johnson Saunders & Co. 10W50Col
Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 18 1861. No orders or any other communication has come from Genl Kelley what is the matter. P.G. Van Winkle 15W55Co
Col H Anisansel Wheeling Oct 19 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 19 1861. We leave at ten 10 oclock today for Wirt CH Capt Hill is surrounded but not cut up as reported. N.P. Richmond Lieut Col Comdg Detachment 20W70col
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Cot 19th 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton Va 19th 1861. I ordered Col Richmond with the First Va to Elizabethtown he arrived there today at four (4) o'clock pm. I have not withdrawn all the force from Tucker county. Capt Snider will remain there until further orders. Do not suffer yourself to be annoyed or troubled by old Dr. Parsons. I have learned better. The expedition to Tucker was well executed & fully met my [page 2] my expectations. BF Kelley Brig Gen 65Gr200pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Cot 19th 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton Va 19th 1861. I ordered Col Richmond with the First Va to Elizabethtown he arrived there today at four (4) o'clock pm. I have not withdrawn all the force from Tucker county. Capt Snider will remain there until further orders. Do not suffer yourself to be annoyed or troubled by old Dr. Parsons. I have learned better. The expedition to Tucker was well executed & fully met my [page 2] my expectations. BF Kelley Brig Gen 65Gr200pd
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 21 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 21 1861. Ten or twelve of the best of the citizens of Tucker County are here I have conversed with them Tucker County is quiet send no more troops there one company there now Sam'l Crane 32W101col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Oct 21 1861. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 21 1861. Six Hundred boxes clothing & Blankets shipped today to Capt Downing for you more tomorrow HW Crothers 11g45pd
Lieut McElroy, Care Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 21 1861. By Telegraph from Headquarters Dept Wva Camp Tompkins 21 1861. Special orders number eleven (11) Lieut McElroy Co B First Virginia is assigned to duty as mustering officer of the Virginia troops & will report to Gov Peirpoint for directions & will acknowledge the receipt of this order & correspond with the headquarters in the Execution of his duties by order [page 2] of Genl Rosecrans Joseph Darr Jr. A.A.A.G. 53D164pd
Lieut McElroy, Care Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 21 1861. By Telegraph from Headquarters Dept Wva Camp Tompkins 21 1861. Special orders number eleven (11) Lieut McElroy Co B First Virginia is assigned to duty as mustering officer of the Virginia troops & will report to Gov Peirpoint for directions & will acknowledge the receipt of this order & correspond with the headquarters in the Execution of his duties by order [page 2] of Genl Rosecrans Joseph Darr Jr. A.A.A.G. 53D164pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Oct 21st 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Tompkins 21 1861. The appointment of that Capt of the fourth infantry who has been permitted to take service in the Va Vols to the command of the sixth Va at Charleston will solve the great difficulty Clements who has been Elected is in my opinion unfit for Colonel if you could appoint Capt Oley Lieut Col & Keenan Major & possibly Vice Versa I think the organization would be completed in a very short time & the regt becomes a valuable one. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 79D242pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 21st 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Tompkins 21 1861. Have complied with your request and telegraphed order to Lieut McElroy please have filled in the order whether first or second Lieut & Whether infantry or Cavalry & direct Adjt Genl to telegraph same to these Headquarters W.S Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 36D113pd
To Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 22 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 22 1861. I am not authorized to open a poll for congress send me the authority R Fowkes 14D47pd
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 23 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 23 1861. I sent you by Adams express on the ninth inst vouchers for transportation amounting to two hundred & twenty four dollars & fifty cents which I would be pleased to receive the account & find it correct [page 2] J Durand Supt M&C RR Co
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 23 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 23 1861. I sent you by Adams express on the ninth inst vouchers for transportation amounting to two hundred & twenty four dollars & fifty cents which I would be pleased to receive the account & find it correct [page 2] J Durand Supt M&C RR Co
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 23 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton . 23 1861. Are there any more companies of the first Virginia on the Island ready for service if so send them up here BF Kelley Brig Genl 21Gr68pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 23 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 23 1861. Can you furnish the seventh 7 Va with ninety eight 98 blouses and one hundred ninety six (196) overcoats ninety eight (98) of the overcoats to be sent to New Creek BF Kelley Brig Genl 26Gr831pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 23 1861. By Telegraph from Cornwallis 23 1861. Can all the men of my company who are entitled to vote do so at the nearest places of voting. I ask for the reason that many of my men are from a distance & some from others & adjoining counties. Wm J Kelton Capt Co D 6th Regt Va 41 W133Pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 24 1 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 24 1861. I have rec'd here order from head quarters to send immediately my quarter master to Clarksburg to report himself to Capt Leib for these horses & ship them at once to Wheeling will your Excellency please see to it your most Respectfully [page 2] Hy Anisansel Col 1st VC 37C158pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 24 1 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 24 1861. I have rec'd here order from head quarters to send immediately my quarter master to Clarksburg to report himself to Capt Leib for these horses & ship them at once to Wheeling will your Excellency please see to it your most Respectfully [page 2] Hy Anisansel Col 1st VC 37C158pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 25 1861. By Telegraph from Oakland 25 1861. Sir are you going to send ammunition to Home Guards Hardy Co & also clothing we need them answer immediately Capt Daniel CM Shell Hardy Co Home Guards 20Fn70pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 25 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 25 1861. Telegram received you are authorized to call on Capt Crispin to inspect the saddles contracted for by you JW Ripley Brig Genl 18G.51pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 25 1861. By Telegraph from Huttinville 25 1861. In accordance with the request of Genl Kelly I have ordered Capt Daums battery to Grafton he left yesterday morning & is probably at Grafton this evening. Capt Daum in deficient two Lieuts & having every confidence in the Captain I respectfully recommend that you commission the Gentlemen whose names he will submit. [page 2] JJ Reynolds, Brig Genl 53D164pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 25 1861. By Telegraph from Huttinville 25 1861. In accordance with the request of Genl Kelly I have ordered Capt Daums battery to Grafton he left yesterday morning & is probably at Grafton this evening. Capt Daum in deficient two Lieuts & having every confidence in the Captain I respectfully recommend that you commission the Gentlemen whose names he will submit. [page 2] JJ Reynolds, Brig Genl 53D164pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 26 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 26 1861. Have you any blouses & overcoats for co 'A' 11th regt at Spencer If so can you send me eighty eight 88 JC Rathbone, Lieut Col 21q70pd [page 2] ans by me now here will be in day or two will send them HK Saunders Adjt Gen
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 26 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 26 1861. Have you any blouses & overcoats for co 'A' 11th regt at Spencer If so can you send me eighty eight 88 JC Rathbone, Lieut Col 21q70pd [page 2] ans by me now here will be in day or two will send them HK Saunders Adjt Gen
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 26 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Tompkins 26 1861. Line at last open again have ordered Col Anisansel to proceed with his command to Clarksburg with his entire command and encamp there a hospital will be established in Wheeling as soon as arrangements for that purpose can be made much obliged for your kind attentions WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 46D143pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 26 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Tompkins By all means send the men to Clarksburg Jos Darr Jr AAAG 8D38pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 27 1861. By Telegraph from Romney Va 26 1861. 6 oclock PM via New Creek 27 I left New Creek at twelve 12 oclock last night with my force and attacked the outposts of the enemy at three 3 oclock this afternoon and after a brilliant action of two hours completely routed them captured many prisoners much Camp Equipage and all of their cannon ammunition and wagons the rebels are in full retreat on Winchester this breaks the backbone of secession on the upper Potomac our loss is but trifling considering the length of time we [page 2] were engaged my officers & men without exception behaved nobly. BF Kelley Brig Genl 88RN274paid
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 27 1861. By Telegraph from Romney Va 26 1861. 6 oclock PM via New Creek 27 I left New Creek at twelve 12 oclock last night with my force and attacked the outposts of the enemy at three 3 oclock this afternoon and after a brilliant action of two hours completely routed them captured many prisoners much Camp Equipage and all of their cannon ammunition and wagons the rebels are in full retreat on Winchester this breaks the backbone of secession on the upper Potomac our loss is but trifling considering the length of time we [page 2] were engaged my officers & men without exception behaved nobly. BF Kelley Brig Genl 88RN274paid
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 28 1861. By Telegraph from Charleston 26 Via Gallipolis 28 1861. Appoint without delay an efficient man to command the eighth Va regt signed L Rubber.' I concur in above the necessity is great & a competent man should be appointed early. EB Tyler Col Cmdg Post 33Hm138pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 30th 1861. By Telegraph from New York 30 1861. Obtained sabers & accoutrements & awaiting arrival steamer Arazo for guns HW Crothers 10W30 &60coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 30 1861. By Telegraph from New York 30 1861. Sir I will accept if allowed am just leaving for Boston harker in charge of business of war will inform you when I can join on my return J Updegraff 28W61&50Coll
F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Oct 30 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 30 1861. I have no guns here except such as we captured from the rebels they are old flint locks & not worth having we have about three hundred of them BF Kelley Brig Genl 29Rn92paid
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 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 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
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 31 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek Va 31 1861. Your kind letter received this evening on my return from Cumberland. I thank you for your Solicitude for my welfare and am exceedingly gratified to know that that my friends are feeling so much interest in my success I am doing all I can to procure reinforcements but I don not intend to be driven back even if I do not get them. Armstrong was not captured he fled to the mountains. I return to Romney tomorrow morning. BF Kelley Brig Genl 77Rn241Paid
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley 1 1861. Discharge of Jn Esterbrook will be sent he gets his papers for pay from his regiment Jos Darr Jr AAAG 17D56pd
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
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1 1861. By Telegraph from Romney 1 1861. You will cause the arrest of Jonathan Fuller wagon master of the Eighth Ohio & return him here with such property as he has in his possession as it is supposed he has some taken from here without authority of much value. Left New Creek this morning Brig Genl Kelley by Col Masn cmdg 411Bn148pd [ page 2] Jonathan Fuller
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1 1861. By Telegraph from Romney 1 1861. You will cause the arrest of Jonathan Fuller wagon master of the Eighth Ohio & return him here with such property as he has in his possession as it is supposed he has some taken from here without authority of much value. Left New Creek this morning Brig Genl Kelley by Col Masn cmdg 411Bn148pd [ page 2] Jonathan Fuller
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1st 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 1st 1861. Mrs. Hood of Marion County was here yesterday to see me in regard to her husband a prisoner at Camp Carlile I have referred her to you I have not time just now to give such matters my attention Whatever you do will be satisfactory to me. I sent the papers by mail. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 53Bn169pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 1 1861. Col Wilkinson informed me you had sent a man to muster the Company that Ephraim Bee was to see you about. He has not come. Will you send him immediately Jacob A Muson 30.95pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley 1 1861. No I cannot spare him & at this time an advance would not be advisable even with a much larger force WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 4D18pd
73 Dated Washn Nov 1st 1861. Rec'd Phil'a, 1861. , O'clock, min. M. to H.W. Crothers The guns by the Arego are all disposed of Shall be able to supply western devision very soon. T. A. Scott 18/62
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 2d " 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 2 " 1861. Please send saddles as soon as possible we all have horses. Letter of Genl Samuels will be answered by tomorrow's mail. H Anisansel Col 1st VC 21D118pd
Lt Col Kelly Wheeling Nov 3 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 3 1861. Please send me one hundred & two 102 blue caps and one hundred 7 two 102 gutta percha blankets and I will receipt immediately Capt J H Dayton 22Bn 71pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1861. By Telegraph from Romney Va 3 . 1861. Via New Creek Send Fuller back here. BF Kelley Brig Genl Cmdg 4W40pd
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
Nov 5/61 Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va here Telegraphed Pittsburgh to ship sabres and Pistols by Boat Bridge will not be repaired before last of the week they will go to Crispin if he comes up before I get there in the morning explain to him that they are for the 2d (illegible) [page 2] I would like to send them & saddles both down this week Your G H W Crothers
Nov 5/61 Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va here Telegraphed Pittsburgh to ship sabres and Pistols by Boat Bridge will not be repaired before last of the week they will go to Crispin if he comes up before I get there in the morning explain to him that they are for the 2d (illegible) [page 2] I would like to send them & saddles both down this week Your G H W Crothers
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 5 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley Mount 1861. The Commanding Gen'l directs me to say that you can order Capt Boggs as requested Jos Darr Jr Maj& AAAG 15D50pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 5 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Peirpoint 1861. Via Gallipolis Nov 4 Recent developments in the Kanawha Valley suggests the propriety of strengthening my position send immediately if possible six brass field pieces also primers balls & grape shot John L Zeigler Col Cmdg 5th Va Regt 27Hw188pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 6 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 6 1861. I can turn over arms on order of Genl Kelly but have none on hand now having issued what I had to the fifth Ohio GTA Nixon Ord Sergt USA 25W55col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 7th 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 7 1861. If I had equipments I would immediately go with sufficient force to Gilmer county I have here two hundred (200) Carbines the first hundred saddles must be for Rowand at Weston H Anisansel Capt 1st VC 30D95pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 8 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 8 1861. Excellency my men are suffering much for want of boots mud here is very deep & they cannot ride horseback well with shoes. H Anisansel Col 1st VC 24D77pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 8 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 8 1861. I have only Rec'd sixty saddles but no blankets they cannot be used without the blankets my men are barefooted where are the five hundred saddles of Capt JH Dickenson H Anisansel Col 1st VC 32D101pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 8 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley Mont 6 1861. Via Gallipolis As to the battle at Gauley I am hardly able to report so far no body hurt except one killed and three wounded by bushwhackers firing across the river on Sunday last. since then there has been some cannonading in small way at our camp the enemy firing probably two hundred 200 rounds without effect W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl U.S.A. 54Hm24pd
HW Crothers Wheeling Nov 9 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 9 1861. Please see that boots be sent immediately it rains constantly men are in foot deep mud and barefooted do not send shoes to cavalry H Anisansel Col 1stVC 24D77pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 9 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 8 1861. Poyntons representations are all false send him safely to Provost Marshal Washington Wm H. Seward Secy State. 11G.37paid
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 11 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Leib near Clarksburg 11 1861. I have recd sixty saddles from Wheeling & five hundred more in one lot last week. I have also received an invoice from Capt Dickenson for seven hundred & fifty saddles are the last five hundred part of his invoice and if so I need the balance [page 2] H Anisansel Col 1st VC 47D141pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 11 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Leib near Clarksburg 11 1861. I have recd sixty saddles from Wheeling & five hundred more in one lot last week. I have also received an invoice from Capt Dickenson for seven hundred & fifty saddles are the last five hundred part of his invoice and if so I need the balance [page 2] H Anisansel Col 1st VC 47D141pd
HW Crothers Wheeling Nov 9 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 9 1861. I have rec'd an invoice for seven hundred & fifty saddles from Capt Dickerson Cenemnette[?] which were sent to Wheeling to me. If the last lot of five hundred I need are from Dickerson let him send the balance of invoice & take sixty out [page 2] of it so I will receipt only to one man H Anisansel Col 1st VC 53D170pd
HW Crothers Wheeling Nov 9 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 9 1861. I have rec'd an invoice for seven hundred & fifty saddles from Capt Dickerson Cenemnette[?] which were sent to Wheeling to me. If the last lot of five hundred I need are from Dickerson let him send the balance of invoice & take sixty out [page 2] of it so I will receipt only to one man H Anisansel Col 1st VC 53D170pd
Col HW Crothers Wheeling Nov 11 1861. By Telegraph from Philada 11 1861. Telegram rec'd part of the great coats sent fourth & fifteenth insts will send the rest of the supplies as soon as it is possible GH Crosman Dept QM Genl 25W115&110Col
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 12 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 12 1861. I have received sixty 60 saddles from you and five hundred 500 from Dickerson and no more I need two hundred and fifty 250 more. I need shirts socks and boots. H Anisansel Col 1st VC 28D.89paid
Col HW Crothers Wheeling Nov 12 1861. By Telegraph from New York 12 1861. We shipped pistols on the eighth (8) more will follow particulars by mail H. Boker & Co. 12.G.34paid
Col W.H. Crothers Wheeling Nov 12 1861. By Telegraph from Bellaire 12 1861. I have received no invoice of the arms referred to ask Nixon by what authority he shipped them to me S Crispin Capt ordnance 20J40pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 13 1861. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant, 12 1861. Send me two 2 pieces of artillery with ammunition. Guyandotte has been taken Ceredo threatened with three thousand 3000 rebels Gallipolis and Pt Pleasant in danger Col Lightburn 23 Hm102 paid
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 13 1861. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 13 1861. Have nothing to do with Capt Tomlinson should he call on you until you hear from me T.M. Harris 17D56paid
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 13 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 13 1861. In a few days I shall have eighteen 18 companies if reports are true will give five of them third Va & one to Bolles so Bolles & myself will keep twelve each. Yours Respectfully H Anisansel Col 1st VC 35D110pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 13 1861. By Telegraph from Catlettsburg 12 1861. Via Portsmouth 13 A rebel force said to be five thousand is near Ceredo attack expected tonight about six hundred men soldiers & citizens comprises our force will stand at this place being the strongest position Wm M Bolles Colonel 2nd Va Vols Cav 33W228col'
Col H.W. Crothers Wheeling Nov 13 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 13 1861. But two hundred and fifty eight 218 of those guns are captured arms I will confer with Capt Crispin at Bellaire in regard to them Know nothing of the order. G.T.A. Nixon Ordnance Lieutenant USA 29W92Col
Capt C Leib Wheeling Nov 14 1861. By Telegraph from Fort Hamilton 14 1861. I will accept the Infantry regt will start immediately Lucien Loeser 10G30pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 15 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 15 1861. I have here a female prisoner named Mary Jane Green which Genl Commanding directs me to send to Wheeling she is a strong minded & inveterate secessionist but offers to take the oath if released I will not administer it and await your orders. H Anisansel Col 1st VC 44D137pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 15 1861. By Telegraph from Gallipolis 15 1861. Report Unfounded no news of interest either from Gauley or Ceredo reported here yesterday Jenkins property burned by Union men. JD Thurston Operator 20w90&155Col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling nov 15 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 15 1861. Excellency I am sending Company Shuman to Weston & Company Rowand from Weston to Sutton tomorrow by order of Commanding Genl H Anisansel Col SVC. 21Df8pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 15 1861. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 15 1861. The ordnance Dept supplies blankets A. Boyd Capt & AQM 5G35pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 15 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley Mountain 14 1861. Commanding Genl could send Howard down in that direction but he thinks before can get there the guerillas will be gone & the battery Should not be broken up before it is well drilled. Ceredo & Point Pleasant are so far apart they would have to come in different directions. Jos Darr Jr Maj & A.A.A.G. 49 HM206pd
His Excy Gov FH Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 16 1861. By Telegraph from Wirt CH 15 1861. I have not yet received winter clothing for my company an article which they are very much in need of and should have been furnished before this and the failure to do so has placed them in rather a destitute condition. The requisitions have been made & forwarded receipted for such clothing we need long ago but the requisitions have not been responded to Isaiah Hill Comdg Post Wirt CH 65q205pd
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
His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 16 1861. By Telegraph from Gallipolis 15 1861. We are reliably informed that the rebels numbering about twenty five hundred are at Wayne Court House and along the Tug fork of Laurel River the cavalry that attacked Guyandotte are there. AA Tomlinson Major 5th Va 32 Hm 138 pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 16 1861. By Telegraph from Huttinsville 16 1861. Will try to attend to your request in a few days will telegraph you again in the subject J J Reynolds Brig Genl 18D59pd