Wheeling Gov. Pierpont, Wheeling Va. Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. Can you not correspond with the troops at Fairmont & let me know when they can be at Worthington or Shinnston I am prepaired to march from here but am too weak unless strengthened from your side give us more we await with impatience. Our pickets have just been driven in send on the troops immediately DT Heughs [Hewes]
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
Hewes, David T.; Leib, Charles; Moss, Thomas L.; Norton, Edward M.
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Gov Pierpont, Wheeling Va. Aug 31 Late 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. D[ea]r Sir etc. have undoubted information by scouts & by telegraph from Genl Kelley that there are four hundred 400 rebels at Worthington. Genl Rosecrans left here today leaving only parts of three 3 companies here arouse your people send up two 2 companies at once to Fairmont and march on Worthington & Shinnston send all the force you can to this point I shall immediately march a company from here to anticipate to your movement from Wheeling. Genl Kelley came over [page 2] afford no support let me hear from you immediately. A Large amount of Government property is here to be protected EM Norton DT Hewes Thos. L. Moss RH Howard C Lieb
Hewes, David T.; Leib, Charles; Moss, Thomas L.; Norton, Edward M.
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Gov Pierpont, Wheeling Va. Aug 31 Late 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. D[ea]r Sir etc. have undoubted information by scouts & by telegraph from Genl Kelley that there are four hundred 400 rebels at Worthington. Genl Rosecrans left here today leaving only parts of three 3 companies here arouse your people send up two 2 companies at once to Fairmont and march on Worthington & Shinnston send all the force you can to this point I shall immediately march a company from here to anticipate to your movement from Wheeling. Genl Kelley came over [page 2] afford no support let me hear from you immediately. A Large amount of Government property is here to be protected EM Norton DT Hewes Thos. L. Moss RH Howard C Lieb
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 1861. A Special Messenger has just arrived here with a letter from SS Flemming John A Ogden and AW Spim who state that the secessionists have taken possession of Worthington taken down the Stars & Stripes are pressing Union men into Service and that they expect the Rascals at Shinnston tonight cannot you send a force to Worthington Col Ewing is determined to join Genl Rosecrans and leaves in an hour [page 2] so that we have no effective force here and will be obliged to depend upon the citizens of the town to protect Clarksburg. Answer quick. Large amount of property here DT Hewes Chas Lieb 94 D277pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 1861. A Special Messenger has just arrived here with a letter from SS Flemming John A Ogden and AW Spim who state that the secessionists have taken possession of Worthington taken down the Stars & Stripes are pressing Union men into Service and that they expect the Rascals at Shinnston tonight cannot you send a force to Worthington Col Ewing is determined to join Genl Rosecrans and leaves in an hour [page 2] so that we have no effective force here and will be obliged to depend upon the citizens of the town to protect Clarksburg. Answer quick. Large amount of property here DT Hewes Chas Lieb 94 D277pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Va. Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. Send us word at what moment the troops at Fairmont will arrive at Worthington or Shinnston we will meet them from this point in front with a company of infantry and thirty cavalry send balance of regt here immediately DT Hughes [Hewes] & EM Norton 39D112pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 30 1861. By Telegraph from Metinsoe[?] 30 1861. I have no forces at my command will advise Genl Dix who has charge of this division Thos H Hicks 17 W 19&105coll
F H Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 9th 1861. Gov By Telegraph, from Grafton 9th 1861. I have considered your note of yesterday & discussed the matter with Mr. Humphery shall by glad to do all in my power to advance your objects but at present have no disposable troops am trying to get some relief by placing home guards in care of portions of the road & am expecting troops from Ohio from both sources have to have [page 2] means to accomplish your object as soon as it will be permitted for me to leave. I desire to call you and Gen Kelley for a brief consultation. Chas. W. Hill Brig Genl. 93 Gr284pd Genl. Hill July 9th
F H Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 9th 1861. Gov By Telegraph, from Grafton 9th 1861. I have considered your note of yesterday & discussed the matter with Mr. Humphery shall by glad to do all in my power to advance your objects but at present have no disposable troops am trying to get some relief by placing home guards in care of portions of the road & am expecting troops from Ohio from both sources have to have [page 2] means to accomplish your object as soon as it will be permitted for me to leave. I desire to call you and Gen Kelley for a brief consultation. Chas. W. Hill Brig Genl. 93 Gr284pd Genl. Hill July 9th
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] July 25 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 25 1861. Have only known him as a Lieut of cavalry here serving chiefly on scout & picket duty found him to be faithful courageous enterprising correct in deportment & habits & very intelligent. My impressions are that he would make a good colonel but I may not have sufficient opportunity to judge. Chas W Hill Brig Genl 52w761col [page 2] Genl Hill Grafton July 25
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] July 25 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 25 1861. Have only known him as a Lieut of cavalry here serving chiefly on scout & picket duty found him to be faithful courageous enterprising correct in deportment & habits & very intelligent. My impressions are that he would make a good colonel but I may not have sufficient opportunity to judge. Chas W Hill Brig Genl 52w761col [page 2] Genl Hill Grafton July 25
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from Columbus 16 1862. Have ordered Col G.W McCook commanding one hundred & twenty sixth 126 regt to report to you and indicate Parkersburg as the destination please instruct him by telegraph or at the Bridge. Chas W. Hill Adjt. Gen. O. 32D116pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 4 1861. If the regt of three 3 years volunteers through from Pittsburgh are offered by you as Virginia troops they will be received & Mustered accordingly. Chas W Hill Brig Genl. 24. gr77pd [page 2] Genl Hill July 4th
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 4 1861. If the regt of three 3 years volunteers through from Pittsburgh are offered by you as Virginia troops they will be received & Mustered accordingly. Chas W Hill Brig Genl. 24. gr77pd [page 2] Genl Hill July 4th
Gov. F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 3 1861. By Telegraph, from Grafton, July 3 1861. D. T. Hewes reports from Clarksburg that capt M.S. Hall has ninety (90) men ready to start for Hewes Camp from Ellenbino & he asks will the US receive them if you accept them, as a part of the Virginia Contingent & so direct I will send a train for them. Chas. W. Hill Brig. Genl. 52GR.161paid [page 2] Capt Oaks shall I answer yes to the within I do not understand why the question is asked. Hewes responded is of the discription of hoops he discribes. Return answer on this F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont]. Genl Hill July 3rd
Gov. F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 3 1861. By Telegraph, from Grafton, July 3 1861. D. T. Hewes reports from Clarksburg that capt M.S. Hall has ninety (90) men ready to start for Hewes Camp from Ellenbino & he asks will the US receive them if you accept them, as a part of the Virginia Contingent & so direct I will send a train for them. Chas. W. Hill Brig. Genl. 52GR.161paid [page 2] Capt Oaks shall I answer yes to the within I do not understand why the question is asked. Hewes responded is of the discription of hoops he discribes. Return answer on this F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont]. Genl Hill July 3rd
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling July 2 1861. By Telegraph, from Grafton, 2 1861. I sent your dispatch to Col Tyler. The best thing I could do. Chas W Hill Brig Gen. 13 W44Call [page 2] Genl. Hill July 2
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling July 2 1861. By Telegraph, from Grafton, 2 1861. I sent your dispatch to Col Tyler. The best thing I could do. Chas W Hill Brig Gen. 13 W44Call [page 2] Genl. Hill July 2
Gov H Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 186. By Telegraph from Grafton 186. Your Dispatch recd. Had some intelligence yesterday took measures last night & this morning to examine the letters found nothing improper CW Hill
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 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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 25 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 25 1861. Three men Wilkinson Brown & Huff of Wirt County with others are arrested by citizens who demand their removal as dangerous to the public peace I hold them subject to your order their lives are threatened if released answer Capt J. S. Hill 39W127col
His Excellency the Gov of Virginia Wheeling Oct 7 1862. By Telegraph from Marietta 7 1862. Is the battery accepted all ready please answer H Hoblitzell Jr 8Hm50pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 3d 1862. By Telegraph from Marietta 3 1862. Is the battery accepted at Washington 44 H Hoblitzell 6Hm 50pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from Columbus 4 1863. Sent copy of your despatch to Genl JD Cox at Cincinnati. Gov Tod is now at Cleveland Perhaps about starting for Columbus. BF Hoffman P Secy 23D89pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 7 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 8 1862. The brigade has left will you order company "a" first 1st Va cavalry to follow Lieut. G.W. Hopper, ADC to Milroy 14W52call
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 18 1862. By Telegraph from Mannington 18 1862. Send arms and ammunition for this company on train tonight there is a general break of all the secessionists in this county we have taken six (6) prisoners this morning that revealed the whole secret they say these will be five hundred (500) of them they travel by[crossed out] at night [page 2] and lay by in day time Joseph Hough Depty M 55 M 120pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 18 1862. By Telegraph from Mannington 18 1862. Send arms and ammunition for this company on train tonight there is a general break of all the secessionists in this county we have taken six (6) prisoners this morning that revealed the whole secret they say these will be five hundred (500) of them they travel by[crossed out] at night [page 2] and lay by in day time Joseph Hough Depty M 55 M 120pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 11 1863. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 11 1863. Are you advised of any fighting in Western Virginia since the date of your letter Jos SM Howe 10G45pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 8 1863. Are you advised of the massing of rebel troops at any point in Western Va menacing Penna? Any information you may give me will be used discreetly Thos M Howe AmS 27G69pd
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 Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 15 1862. I sent thirteen 13 men horse last night to Col Lightburn and also two 2 scouts today Col L reported to be retreating towards Ripley his strength dont know cant find out. Enemy's at thirteen 13 mile on Big Kanawha when last heard from JT Hoy Lt Col 41W133col
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg A messenger came this morning from Col Lightburn at Ravenswood saying Bill Jackson is marching on Parkersburg by webbs mills. Loring operating on Elk River towards Gallipolis O & Floyd gone down big Kanawha to Gallipolis. Had a fight at Charleston JT Hoy Lieut Col Comdg Post 41q133pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 16 1862. are we to have any ammunition I have been telegraphing two (2) days for it have none JT Hoy Lieut Col Com Post 16q58pd
His Excellency Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 14 1861. By Telegraph from Weston " " 1861. I have been Notary Public to the bank in this place since its location here. I was advised by P.M. Hale to act as such until August Court which adjourned on yesterday. Shall I continue the duty until further instructed or not. Be pleased to reply before three 3 oclock P.M. tomorrow my Union friend advise me to make this request. Geo W Jackson 6g
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 6 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 6 1862. Genl Milroy is stopped here by Genl Wright what is the reason it is important to move at once up Kanawha can't you have it done JJ Jackson Jr 26q88pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 13 1861. By Telegraph from Zanesville . 13 1861. William Edwards of my company recommended to you by Maj Kingsbury for special business is here shall he be sent in Lyman J. Jackson 20W55col
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 2 1861. By Telegraph from Fairmont 1861. Col Ja D Evans has just left en route for Worthington with two 2 pieces of artillery & two hundred 200 men. Nothing reliable from Worthington since morning. O Jackson 26 A 83pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 12 1862. By Telegraph from Piedmont 12 . 1862. I have seen an order from War Department stopping all recruiting officers does this effect me- I have men here which I want subsistence for. Please answer. James A Jarbo 27W108Col
Capt Daum Wheeling 1861. By Telegraph, From Pittsburgh, June 21 1861. Camp Carlile Have twenty five men you must arrange for passage at half fare by Railroad no train leaves before Monday morning. Jenk 20G55 pd. [page 2] Recd June 21st Jenk
Capt Daum Wheeling 1861. By Telegraph, From Pittsburgh, June 21 1861. Camp Carlile Have twenty five men you must arrange for passage at half fare by Railroad no train leaves before Monday morning. Jenk 20G55 pd. [page 2] Recd June 21st Jenk
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 186. By Telegraph from Fairmont 186. I am in receipt of papers. Has your proclamation of the twenty ninth 29th superceded service notices or must I proceed & to what counties first instructions and law differ as to counties I. W. Jennington 32a101pd
D. Lamb or WS Goshen Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph, from Monmouth, Ill 1861. See Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] or Genl. Kelly & say that Baggs Co will be in Wheeling twentieth 20 inst certain will this do? answer immidiately Thos Johnstin 23ch191pd [page 2] Thos. Johnstin Illinois July 10
D. Lamb or WS Goshen Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph, from Monmouth, Ill 1861. See Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] or Genl. Kelly & say that Baggs Co will be in Wheeling twentieth 20 inst certain will this do? answer immidiately Thos Johnstin 23ch191pd [page 2] Thos. Johnstin Illinois July 10
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 31 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 31 1861. John McKinsty barkeeper at Sprigg House Wheeling as he alleges is held as a spy is he true or false he is just from Frederick Md. Wm. F. Johnson John Harper 30.G.75pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 16 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 16 1861. Leidill Mason & party Captured prisoners at Fortress Monroe. Good. LD Karns Willards Hotel 10W35&70Col
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Have no official information of any cavalry company at Wheeling What does it mean? B.F. Kelley Brig Gen USA 14Gr47pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 19 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. I have not the horses to supply Col Anisansel. I doubt my power to do so if I had them. In regard to Capt Keyes I will see you in person on Wednesday as I intend to accompany the first Va down. BF Kelley Brig Genl 42HI31col
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 27 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 1861. Send those recruits up by the train tomorrow BF Kelley Brig Genl 8 Gr 35pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 1861. Sent one 1 company to reinforce the troops at Mannington & Burnt Bridge all I can spare tonight BF Kelley Brig Genl 17Gr56pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Sept 10 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton . . 1861. Will you investigate the case of Jamison Hill a prisoner at Camp Carlile from Barbour County. From what I can learn from his neighbors I think he ought to be discharged at once by taking the oath. Quartermaster Smith answered your dispatch in regard to blankets BF Kelly Brig Genl 46 Gr 143pd
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 12 1861. Seven 7 wall on Seventeen 17 small tents exclusive of two 2 wall tents for the commissioned officers BF Kelley Brig Genl 15W50Col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 13th 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 15 1861. I gave orders several days since to the commanding officer at Parkersburg to draw rations & forage from the United States quartermaster & not from Mr. Conley. BF Kelley, Brig Genl 26W83Coll
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 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 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 Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from New Creek 4 1863. Ans[in pencil] Push in all the force you can raise & all the militia you can arm to Genl Roberts at Clarksburg. I have sent all I can possibly spare & yet he says the enemy out numbers him. Have you any news from Kanawha or from Parkersburg. Please advise me all quiet. I am threatened with a force moving down from Franklin have sent force to meet them at Greenland Gap [page 2] B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 70z280pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 11 1863. By Telegraph from Grafton 11 1863. Col Frost asks that a battery now at Wheeling be sent to him what battery is it. All quiet here. B. F. Kelley Brig Genl 20z63pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 26 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Please discharge Burton M Gall Andrew J Gall and E Nutter and Wm Corder prisoners from Barbour County Va by their taking the oath pass them to Grafton Brig Genl BF Kelley Comd District of Grafton Va 28 Gr89pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 5 1861. By telegraph from Grafton 1861. Col Bruce of Cumberland at my request has sent a messenger to Governor Curtis of Pennsylvania for two 2 regiments to send to Cumberland by way of Bedford or Hagerstown. Please telegraph Gov Curtis yourself urging upon him the to importance of the measure to protect loyal western Maryland as well as to strengthen us at New Creek [page 2] & Camp Pendleton. I will write you by mail today B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 65 Gr 200 pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 5 1861. By telegraph from Grafton 1861. Col Bruce of Cumberland at my request has sent a messenger to Governor Curtis of Pennsylvania for two 2 regiments to send to Cumberland by way of Bedford or Hagerstown. Please telegraph Gov Curtis yourself urging upon him the to importance of the measure to protect loyal western Maryland as well as to strengthen us at New Creek [page 2] & Camp Pendleton. I will write you by mail today B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 65 Gr 200 pd
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 13 1861. The following just recd. Not bad. Dated Camp Pendleton 3 PM to Brig Genl Kelley Capt Bowen just in from Peterburg Cleared the town. Were five hundred 500 of the enemy five 5 of them were killed. Have five 5 prisoners including one 1 Captain. Captured five 5 six horse teams & about four hundred 400 bushels shelled corn. Took some arms & their tents one 1 of our men dangerously wounded. Particulars (over) [page 2] in letter signed Jas Cautill Commanding 4th Reg OV BF Kelley Brig Genl 15 Gr230pd
Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 13 1861. The following just recd. Not bad. Dated Camp Pendleton 3 PM to Brig Genl Kelley Capt Bowen just in from Peterburg Cleared the town. Were five hundred 500 of the enemy five 5 of them were killed. Have five 5 prisoners including one 1 Captain. Captured five 5 six horse teams & about four hundred 400 bushels shelled corn. Took some arms & their tents one 1 of our men dangerously wounded. Particulars (over) [page 2] in letter signed Jas Cautill Commanding 4th Reg OV BF Kelley Brig Genl 15 Gr230pd
J. S. Wheat, Adjt Genl Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton . 13 1861. We have no ordnance stores except musket & Enfield Rifle Cartridges and fifty (50) horse pistols old turned in by the Ringgold Cavalry Equipments & Ordnance stores are plenty at Ordnance department at Clarksburg. BF Kelley Brig Genl 33Gr104pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph 13 1861. Nothing from Gen Reynolds Since twelve oclock purport of which was despatched to you B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 14Gr47pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 16 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 16 1861. No news from Gen Reynolds today Have been pushing troops to him rapidly. He is now safe I think. Please say to my son I am as comfortable this evening as could be expected BF Kelley Brig Genl 34Whorycol
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 21 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 1861. My information from New Creek is that quite a rebel force are concentrating at Romney & threatening my positions at New Creek & Camp Pendleton what information did you receive from Gov Curtin in regard to giving us some force by way of Bedford & Cumberland when will the first Va be ready to come up no news today from Reynolds he has however force enough to make him safe. BF Kelley Brig Genl 6Lg209pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 3 1861. By Telegraph from Top Big Sewall 3 1861. Your dispatch concerning blankets for Virginia troops rec'd though lines just open also you dispatch asking for cannon at mouth of Kanawha blankets are the[?] most difficulty clothing to provide[?] but I am informed that supplies will soon be ample distribution of clothing has had to give way to subsistence ammunition & camp equipage trust the transportation will soon be found [page 2] in the meantime some entrenchments ought to be made but I have not an officer on my staff or in my dispatch that is competent for the duty. What was done with the case of Maj Frothingham? It is utterly impossible for me to render the services to my country I desire to do unless I am provided with men &[page 3] means to do it B. F. Kelley Brig Genl 118Gr241pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 3 1861. By Telegraph from Top Big Sewall 3 1861. Your dispatch concerning blankets for Virginia troops rec'd though lines just open also you dispatch asking for cannon at mouth of Kanawha blankets are the[?] most difficulty clothing to provide[?] but I am informed that supplies will soon be ample distribution of clothing has had to give way to subsistence ammunition & camp equipage trust the transportation will soon be found [page 2] in the meantime some entrenchments ought to be made but I have not an officer on my staff or in my dispatch that is competent for the duty. What was done with the case of Maj Frothingham? It is utterly impossible for me to render the services to my country I desire to do unless I am provided with men &[page 3] means to do it B. F. Kelley Brig Genl 118Gr241pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 3 1861. By Telegraph from Top Big Sewall 3 1861. Your dispatch concerning blankets for Virginia troops rec'd though lines just open also you dispatch asking for cannon at mouth of Kanawha blankets are the[?] most difficulty clothing to provide[?] but I am informed that supplies will soon be ample distribution of clothing has had to give way to subsistence ammunition & camp equipage trust the transportation will soon be found [page 2] in the meantime some entrenchments ought to be made but I have not an officer on my staff or in my dispatch that is competent for the duty. What was done with the case of Maj Frothingham? It is utterly impossible for me to render the services to my country I desire to do unless I am provided with men &[page 3] means to do it B. F. Kelley Brig Genl 118Gr241pd
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
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 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 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
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 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 May 7 1863. By Telegraph from New Creek 7 1863. The fourteenth 14th Pa cavalry & the ninth 9th & tenth 10th Va Infantry are on the way what is Roberts doing with the force already sent here telegraphed Frost via Cincinnati that he must hold Parkersburg at all hazards B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 37z121pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from New Creek 8 1863. I recd orders during the night to proceed to Grafton I leave for that point as soon as possible B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 19z67pd
D. Lamb & P.G. Van Winkle Wheeling Aug 25 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " 25 1861. I do not think it practicable nor advisable for the Government to arm Equip & clothe troops for sixty days service. There is no act of Congress authorizing such a proceeding that I know of if the home guards Pittsburgh are not armed & equipped better than you suggest they would not be effect[...] at any [...] therefore we must depend [...] our resources [...] [page 2] them [...] Kelley Brig Genl 66Gr203paid
D. Lamb & P.G. Van Winkle Wheeling Aug 25 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " 25 1861. I do not think it practicable nor advisable for the Government to arm Equip & clothe troops for sixty days service. There is no act of Congress authorizing such a proceeding that I know of if the home guards Pittsburgh are not armed & equipped better than you suggest they would not be effect[...] at any [...] therefore we must depend [...] our resources [...] [page 2] them [...] Kelley Brig Genl 66Gr203paid
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 1861. I have ordered one half of the Ohio 30th to stop at Mannington & the other half at Fairmont. I think the people are more scared than hurt BF Kelley Brig Genl 27Gr81pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 6 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Shall I direct an officer to swear in JG Kelly as Lieut Colonel of Col Evans regiment there are four 4 captains organized & three 3 in camp here. I shall attend the Union meeting at Fairmont tomorrow if possible[?]. BF Kelley Brig Genl 39 Gr122pd
J.H. Lockwood, Wheeling Sept 13 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " 13 1861. If Captain Fishers Company can be spared from Camp Carlile have clothed & fully equipped & then ask the Governor to have it sent up to me B.F. Kelley, Brig Genl 27Gr86pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 16 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton . 16 1861. Quartermaster Smith has no money here BF Kelley Brig Genl 6w35colchg
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 9 1861. By telegraph from Grafton 9 1861. You will please have Wm Eperson & Braxton B Derritt of Barbour county now prisoners at Camp Carlile released. Have them sent up on tomorrow's train. You will have them take the oath of course BF Kelley Brig Genl 34 Gr107pd
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
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 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
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
