Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec11 By Telegraph from Romney 11 1861. I learn you will receive in a day two three thousand Enfield rifles the first & seventh regt require better guns will you send Col Crothers with one thousand Enfield rifles & receive here the inferior arms say five hundred for each regt Do not furnish the bridge regt with any of these [page 2] rifles at least until the other troops are supplied answer BH Kelley Brig Genl 64z250pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 8 1861. By Telegraph from Charleston 8 1861. I am informed J. R. Blair MD has passed the board of examination at Wheeling is waiting to hear from me to be appointed. please appoint him regiment Surgeon and send him to Gen'l Cox Brigade Charleston Va on first boat answer. T.A. Perkins, Brigade Surgeon Kanawha Brigade 42.D.131pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 11 1861. By Telegraph from Johnstown Pa 1861. Is man named Capp prisoner war there from Wirt County Va? JH Craver 11G37pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 21 1862. By Telegraph from Patterson Creek 1862. Asst Surgeon Evoeks is sick can you supply a medical officer to report here immediately in his stead there are also two full Virginia batteries here that should also be supplied with a medical officer HM McAbee Medical Director 37z148pd
Cypher Wheeling Jany 26 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 26 to Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Last news from Jackson that he had fallen back to Ungers I apprehend nothing from him. Measures had been taken to dispose of him had he advanced further G B McClellan Maj Genl USA
His Excellency Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feby 26 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 26 1862. Can you inform me where to find a set of the reports of board of public works of your state can you send me a map of the James river canal or tell me where it can be obtained RB Marcy Chief of Staff 39
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feby 27 1862 By Telegraph from Paw Paw 27 1862 According to your request I will state that my trial began Monday last witnesses against me have been examined please send counsel immediately H. Anisansel Col 1st Va. Cavy 23w92col
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feby 27 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 26 1862. Dr. Spicer Patrick, John M Dodderidge Frederick Walker Dr John Thompson Enos W. Newton directors for Kanawha river Respectfully Jas H Brown 20W100& 70 coll
FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Va Mch 28 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 28 1862. Send my cancelled check to Connelly for thirty nine hundred dollars Campbell Tarr 11 w 3P&p5col [page 2] Campbell Tarr Washinton D.C. March 28 1862.
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Mch 31 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 31 1862. Please say whether late elections for first Congressional district was not by your writ of election. Jos Segar 465 9th St. 16B.74pd joh
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Mch 21 1862 By Telegraph from New Creek 21 1862. Send blue overcoats for my company I will return old ones. Capt S. C. Miller Company D 5th Va Regt 11Bn43pd
His Ecy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Mch 20 1862. By Telegraph from Washington, 20 1862. How many companies in your battalion of cavalry- by order. Geo D Ruggles A.A.G. 10B35pd
Gov. F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 19 1862. By Telegraph from Sir Johns Run 19 1862. We find in this county four local magistrates & clerk & circuit court they will organize on fourth 4 monday we Send you four copies acts assembly of Eighteen sixty one 1861 go to Martinsburg this evening H.W. Crothers. 35W150col
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
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 16 1862. By Telegraph from New York 16 1862. Did you receive my letter Capt Crispin sent twenty five hundred 2500 Enfield Rifles yesterday to Genl Fremont will my regiment get some John H Oley Maj &c 22y54pd
FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Va Mch 28 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 28 1862. Send my cancelled check to Connelly for thirty nine hundred dollars Campbell Tarr 11 w 3P&p5col [page 2] Campbell Tarr Washinton D.C. March 28 1862.
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 28 1862. By Telegraph from Harper's Ferry 28 1862. What I see & hear suggests these questions why not issue an address expl[crossed out] exhorting citizens of Virginia to resume civil government & all magistrates holding commissions under the Commonwealth & recognize the validity of their former oaths of office not having taken any to support the confederacy & resume the Exercise of their functions until lawful elections are proclaimed & held they may this secure their servant & protect their rights the government will I think aid & you need not exact any [page 2] test oaths now impracticable and involving in their opinion risk to person and property were this matter put in this shape it would I think do good at this time. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl U.S.A. 112W. 448col Just rec'd as putting on envelope- Worthy of consideration but ordnance of convention requires oath to USA.
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Apl 28 1862. By Telegraph from Harper's Ferry 28 1862. What I see & hear suggests these questions why not issue an address expl[crossed out] exhorting citizens of Virginia to resume civil government & all magistrates holding commissions under the Commonwealth & recognize the validity of their former oaths of office not having taken any to support the confederacy & resume the Exercise of their functions until lawful elections are proclaimed & held they may this secure their servant & protect their rights the government will I think aid & you need not exact any [page 2] test oaths now impracticable and involving in their opinion risk to person and property were this matter put in this shape it would I think do good at this time. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl U.S.A. 112W. 448col Just rec'd as putting on envelope- Worthy of consideration but ordnance of convention requires oath to USA.
9 Dated Wheeling May 2nd 1862. Rec'd Washington, May 2nd 1862. o'clock, min M. To Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] See about arms for first Virginia Infantry. Armstrong Genl Shields. Asst Adjt Genl is here for that purpose They have four or five (4 or 5) different kinds and all unfit for service. Also see about arms for first Virginia Cavalry HJ Samuels Adjt Genl 38/81ne [page 2] H. J. Samuels Wheeling Va May 22. 1862
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 10 1862. By Telegraph from Grafton 10 1862. On my way to Parkersburg where I am concentrating Some force to clean out the Guerrillas in Wirt Calhoun & Roane Counties have you any late news from there or any suggestions to make Telegraph me to Parkersburg BF Kelley Brig Genl 38Gr119pd [page 2] Ansd Gov was in Fairmont & could comte[communicate?] with him there FHS
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 11 1862. By Telegraph from Raleigh 11 1862. Will have a Company at Hurricane bridge & Posts at Coals mouth Charleston Chapmansville & here with orders to officers to be extremely vigillent & en I think the people of the Lower Guyadotte are more Scared than hurt but will Spare no pains to protect them thoroughly JD Cox Bg Comdg 28D149pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 10 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 10 1862. Will you please telegraph me if Capt W. Angelo Powell Shall retain command of Cavalry Company of First Va mounted men known as Company G late Capt W.A. West I wish to send them on important duty. J.A.J. Lightburn Col Comdg 3 Brigade 38.D.119pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 12 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 12 1862. company G first 1st Va Cavalry is ordered on immediate Duty there is not authorized officer here to take command I wish to know about commission at once by Telegraph W Angelo Powell 29D92pd
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 14 1862. Wests cavalry company is in a demoralized condition have no officer of any experience are needed immediately for active Service please appoint W Angelo Powell as first Lieut think he is a good man for the place if Capt West cannot be reinstated please appoint Josiah Steel as Captain Steel is first Lieut of Co. C first Cavalry now on duty with the Col = the officer I Spoke to you of as belonging to capt Hills company. Please inform me immediately if Powell is appointed N.P. Richmond Lieutenant Colonel Comdg 86D263pd
His Excellency Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 14 1862. I am much pleased with the arrangement Lieut col Richmond has made in reference to West Cavalry = Should be pleased to have the company official at once as I wish to use it this man Steel recommended as Capt has been Spoken of before Col Lightburn Comdg 4th Brigade 44D137pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 15 1862. Please urge the commanding Genl to reinstate Capt West he is a good officer & I think has been harshly dealt with. the Company is badly in need of a commanding officer NP Richmond Lieut Col 32D101pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 16 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 16 1862. There is a rumor that there is a large force in the valley. Our troops were attacked at Middletown yesterday by a cavalry force & fell back to Winchester. I am ordered by Genl Wool to concentrate all of my available troops at New Creek but will leave the eighty sixth at Clarksburg until get further news what the strength [page 2] of the enemy. Col Harris has forces sufficient to protect his stores from any probable force that may be in the mountain. I have constantly cautioned him against accumulating stores & extra baggage at Beverly BF Kelley Brig Genl 95z380pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 16 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 16 1862. There is a rumor that there is a large force in the valley. Our troops were attacked at Middletown yesterday by a cavalry force & fell back to Winchester. I am ordered by Genl Wool to concentrate all of my available troops at New Creek but will leave the eighty sixth at Clarksburg until get further news what the strength [page 2] of the enemy. Col Harris has forces sufficient to protect his stores from any probable force that may be in the mountain. I have constantly cautioned him against accumulating stores & extra baggage at Beverly BF Kelley Brig Genl 95z380pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 18 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 18 1862. Is there a Capt S. C. Mean's in the cavalry from Va is do where is he R.H. Milroy Brig. Genl 17Bn61pd
His Ex F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 3 1862. By Telegraph from Fortress Monroe 1862. General Viele has not authorized the issue of any scrip of bond's I have ordered an investigation I have arranged to have an election of member of congress on the eighteenth 18th inst John A. Dix Maj Genl 32G79pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17 1861. [Aug.] SB Reed has arrested us a secessionist who on being asked to take the oath of allegiance & fidelity to the govt of Va declined doing it the grounds I have taken in this matter are designed to protect mental reservations & deceptions hitherto practiced on me. [page 2] If we are to have peace & law in Western Va men must acknowlidge its government those who are intelligent enough to understand this & will not do it are more or less dangerous & subject to such custody & surveillance as the public interest require. If he is satisfied to take that oath now I have no objections to his being released. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 111D338pd
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va 2 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington 2 1861. We start from here at six thirty (630) AM Col Crosman left here five (5) hours we have no further news J. Thoburn Col Comdg 19h48Co
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus 22 1861. Send an order by mail to HL Hamilton Mc Arthur Ohio for one Co of Cavalry JC Paxton 11D18pd
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
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 186[1]. By Telegraph from Fairmont 186[1]. Can & will you give Mrs. Drinkard a letter upon which she can at Washington DC secure a passage to Richmond - If answered yes - She will see you on her way tomorrow E.P. Hall [Ephraim B. Hall] 32W101pd
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
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] or Genl Oakes Wheeling Aug 18 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 18 1861. Will you accept a full regt of Pittsburgh Home guards to serve for six months this is the longest period of enlistment that can be promised at present answer immediately. AW Gazzam 30G.75pd
Wheeling, July 28, 1862. Gov. F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] ('By telegraph from') Washington 28, 1862. 9:30 AM Quote It would be of great service here for us to know as fully as you can tell what progress is made & making in recruiting for old regts in your state also about what day the first new regt can move from you what the second what the third & so on this information is important to us in making calculations please give it as promptly and accurately as you can. (sig) A. Lincoln. 71 G 7 pd
Wheeling, Oct. 16 1862. Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] By telegraph from Washington 16 1862. 5:36 PM Your dispatch of today received I am very sorry to have offended you I appointed the collector as I thought on your written recommendation & the assessor also with your testimony of worthiness although I knew you preferred a different man I will examine tomorrow whether I am mistaken in this. A. Lincoln.
Wheeling, Oct. 23rd, 1862. Hon. F.H. Peirpoint ('By telegraph from') Washington 23, 1862. Your Letter of the seventeenth just recd. When you come to Washington I shall be pleased to show you the record upon which we acted. Nevertheless answer this distinctly saying you wish Ross & Richie or any other two you really want & they shall be appointed. A. Lincoln. 48 G 111 pd
Executive Mansion Washington, March 20, 1862. Hon. F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] My Dear Sir; Yours of the 14th received. Make haste slowly. Things are improving by times. Draw up your proclamation carefully, and, if you please let me see it before issuing. Yours Very Truly, A. Lincoln
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 Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 10th 1861. By Telegraph, from Camp Hewes 10th 1861. Sir- I have Hiram A Doty and Benjamin F. Boggis arrested they have a pass purporting to be signed by Thomas S. Boggis of Marcus and SS Fleming[?] of Shinnston dated July 9th a member of the Shinnston Company thinks the signature spurious. Doty claims to be a citizen of Roane. Do you know anything of them answer soon. DT Hewes by order Col Com 61D183pd [page 2] D.T. Hewes July 10th
Gov. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 8th 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 8th 1861. Tell me if there is two (2) majors elected in Virginia 3rd Regiment is the officers elected according to Virginia regulations. answer immediately. has the Virginia regulations two majors. DT Hewes 29D.91pd [page 2] D.T. Hewes July 8th Clarksburg, V
Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 10th 1861. By Telegraph, from Camp Hewes 10th 1861. Sir- I have Hiram A Doty and Benjamin F. Boggis arrested they have a pass purporting to be signed by Thomas S. Boggis of Marcus and SS Fleming[?] of Shinnston dated July 9th a member of the Shinnston Company thinks the signature spurious. Doty claims to be a citizen of Roane. Do you know anything of them answer soon. DT Hewes by order Col Com 61D183pd [page 2] D.T. Hewes July 10th
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy 10 1861. Wondering of Wise & Patter not satisfactory. Killing of forty 40 of the escorts confirmed. RCM Lovell [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell July 10th
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy 10 1861. Wondering of Wise & Patter not satisfactory. Killing of forty 40 of the escorts confirmed. RCM Lovell [page 2] R.C.M. Lovell July 10th
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 10 1861. By Telegraph, from Parkersburg 10 1861. Money in special and individual deposit. If one other may shall I arrest Sheriff & take to Wheeling Jno List 18 q14pd. [page 2] John List July 10
