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201. ptp_0201
Identifier:
ptp_0201
Date:
1861/08/22
Sender:
Hartsuff, George L.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 22 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. I What condition is McArthur's Company with respect to Horses & Equipment. If ready for Service transportation will be furnished it immediately by order Genl Rosecrans. Geo L Hartsuff AAG 26883pd
1861/08/22
202. ptp_0202
Identifier:
ptp_0202
Date:
1861/08/22
Sender:
Kellin, W. M. S.
Recipient:
Wilkinson, Nathan
Transcript:
N Wilkinson Lieut Col. Wheeling Aug 22 1861. By Telegraph from Cornwallis " " 1861. We will lack a few of the number of a company but trust to make up the balance in short time and in order to save all we have will you come and muster us into service at Cairo on saturday next answer immediately W.M.S Kellin 44MS.142pd
1861/08/22
203. ptp_0203
Identifier:
ptp_0203
Date:
1861/08/22
Sender:
Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Hon F.H. Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov of Va Wheeling Aug 22 186. By Telegraph from Headquarters dist Kanawha Gauley 22 186. I desire to recommend as officers for the thirteenth 13th Va Infantry Capt Wm R. Brown Fourth Va Infantry for Col. James R. Hall of Point Pleasant for Lieut Col. Calvin A Shepard as Major & Lieut CB Blake D.A. Russell and S. Stewart as Capts these are good men [page 2] I dislike to take them from the fourth 4th but for the benefit of the service I recommend them Wm S Hutchins is wanted as adjt J. A. J. Lightburn Col Cmdg District 76D233pd
1861/08/22
204. ptp_0204
Identifier:
ptp_0204
Date:
1861/08/22
Sender:
Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Hon F.H. Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov of Va Wheeling Aug 22 186. By Telegraph from Headquarters dist Kanawha Gauley 22 186. I desire to recommend as officers for the thirteenth 13th Va Infantry Capt Wm R. Brown Fourth Va Infantry for Col. James R. Hall of Point Pleasant for Lieut Col. Calvin A Shepard as Major & Lieut CB Blake D.A. Russell and S. Stewart as Capts these are good men [page 2] I dislike to take them from the fourth 4th but for the benefit of the service I recommend them Wm S Hutchins is wanted as adjt J. A. J. Lightburn Col Cmdg District 76D233pd
1861/08/22
205. ptp_0205
Identifier:
ptp_0205
Date:
1861/08/22
Sender:
Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 22nd 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " " 1861. Why not put Raytons company in to make the 10th of the fourth 4 Regiment our officer has gone to Ceredo to muster those in He is in Portsmouth by this time. 6 Experienced men would make good noncommissioned officers but can we find capable men for commissioned officers. If so I have a battery for them. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 56D173pd
1861/08/22
206. ptp_0206
Identifier:
ptp_0206
Date:
1861/08/22
Sender:
Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 22nd 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 22 1861. Capt Trimble of the 1st Va regt would I think make a good major if you will commission him for the three years service I will order him down to Parkersburg & thence to muster in one hundred & fifty men already organized & go forward with the raising [page 2] of a battalion possibly a regt the sooner this is done the better. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 51D158pd
1861/08/22
207. ptp_0207
Identifier:
ptp_0207
Date:
1861/08/22
Sender:
Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 22nd 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 22 1861. Capt Trimble of the 1st Va regt would I think make a good major if you will commission him for the three years service I will order him down to Parkersburg & thence to muster in one hundred & fifty men already organized & go forward with the raising [page 2] of a battalion possibly a regt the sooner this is done the better. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 51D158pd
1861/08/22
208. ptp_0208
Identifier:
ptp_0208
Date:
1861/08/22
Sender:
Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 22nd 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 22 1861. Col Frazier called on me today stating that he had been promised a colonelcy but was refused subsequently because I objected to his appointment. I told him my objection was made because I had supposed he was in too feeble health but that all I presumed to recommend to [page 2] your Excellency was first that we should have physical ability sufficient joined to military knowledge & experience if we could get it that if we were obliged to take me without military knowledge we should by all means take young men & that I would say this to you. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 98D299pd
1861/08/22
209. ptp_0209
Identifier:
ptp_0209
Date:
1861/08/22
Sender:
Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 22nd 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 22 1861. Col Frazier called on me today stating that he had been promised a colonelcy but was refused subsequently because I objected to his appointment. I told him my objection was made because I had supposed he was in too feeble health but that all I presumed to recommend to [page 2] your Excellency was first that we should have physical ability sufficient joined to military knowledge & experience if we could get it that if we were obliged to take me without military knowledge we should by all means take young men & that I would say this to you. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 98D299pd
1861/08/22
210. ptp_0210
Identifier:
ptp_0210
Date:
1861/08/23
Sender:
Crosman, George H., Jr.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Maj Geo. S. Trimble Camp Carlile Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Litter and instructions will be up the Sevan Horse Parkersburg by this evening Geo H Crossman Jr. AAG 13Gr44pd
1861/08/23
211. ptp_0211
Identifier:
ptp_0211
Date:
1861/08/23
Sender:
Crosman, George H., Jr.
Recipient:
Trimble, George S.
Transcript:
Capt. Geo. Trimble Camp Carlile Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Obtain muster-rolls &c from Doctor Logan. You are to be Major by order Geo H Crossman Jr. 14Gr47pd
1861/08/23
212. ptp_0212
Identifier:
ptp_0212
Date:
1861/08/23
Sender:
Crosman, George H., Jr.
Recipient:
Trimble, George S.
Transcript:
Maj Geo. S. Trimble Camp Carlile Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Special order No 11. Capt G S Trimble 1 Va Volunteer Infantry will proceed without delay to Parkersburg thence to Spencer and muster into the United-States service for three 3 years the home guards there with the understanding that unless from urgent necessity they will not be called on to serve out of Western Virginia by command of Brigadier Genl Kelley Geo H. Crossman Jr Asst Adjt Genl 60Gr1.85pd
1861/08/23
213. ptp_0213
Identifier:
ptp_0213
Date:
1861/08/23
Sender:
Harrison, L. M.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 23d 1861. By Telegraph from GeorgeTown 23 1861. Yes will leave here tomorrow morning L.M. Harrison 6W31&91col
1861/08/23
214. ptp_0214
Identifier:
ptp_0214
Date:
1861/08/23
Sender:
Hartsuff, George L.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " 1861. Capt MacFeely asst Commissary of Subsistence U.S.A is ordered to report to you immediately for the purpose of mustering in & out your troops very respectfully Geo L. Hartsuff, Asst Adjt Genl 217D86pd
1861/08/23
215. ptp_0215
Identifier:
ptp_0215
Date:
1861/08/23
Sender:
Herron, James A.
Recipient:
Anisansel, Henry
Transcript:
Col H Annisansel [Anisansel] Wheeling Aug 23d 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 1861. We are already sworn into US service but not attached to any regiment how will we have to proceed to join you we will muster a full company answer immediately J.A. Herron Captain J. K M Cavalry 30G75pd
1861/08/23
216. ptp_0216
Identifier:
ptp_0216
Date:
1861/08/23
Sender:
Herron, James A.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh " " 1861. I wish to join your forces must I obtain leave from the commanding officers here in order to do so James A Herron Captain JKM Cavalry 20G55pd
1861/08/23
217. ptp_0217
Identifier:
ptp_0217
Date:
1861/08/23
Sender:
MacFeely, Robert
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Bellair 23 1861. Being an officer of the subsistence department I am prohibited by the general regulations of the army from giving an order to any officer I have therefore no authority to send any officer to muster in a company of volunteers R MacFeely Capt..& C/S 110J85pd
1861/08/23
218. ptp_0218
Identifier:
ptp_0218
Date:
1861/08/23
Sender:
Ruffner, Lewis
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " " 1861. No rifles at Command now will furnish shortly help now if possible L. Ruffner 12 w 41col
1861/08/23
219. ptp_0219
Identifier:
ptp_0219
Date:
1861/08/24
Sender:
Lovell, R. C. M.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 24th 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy 1861. A german artillery company six 6 of whom served six 6 years with Genl Seigil [Franz Sigel] in the artillery offers to join our Regiment will you accept them answer RCM Lovell 26 H 115&134 Coll
1861/08/24
220. ptp_0220
Identifier:
ptp_0220
Date:
1861/08/24
Sender:
Richmond, W. P.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 24 1861. By Telegraph from Indianapolis 24 1861. Sir By order of Gen Rosecrans I reported to you by letter on twentieth inst please inform me whether you received my letter Your obd Servt W.P Richmond 26B155pd
1861/08/24
221. ptp_0221
Identifier:
ptp_0221
Date:
1861/08/24
Sender:
Thornton, J.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 24 1861. By Telegraph from Bellair 24 1861. Capt Craig is absent Cannot answer your question. Thornton Sj23pd
1861/08/24
222. ptp_0222
Identifier:
ptp_0222
Date:
1861/08/25
Sender:
Kelley, Benjamin F.
Recipient:
Lamb, Daniel; Van Winkle, Peter G.
Transcript:
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
1861/08/25
223. ptp_0223
Identifier:
ptp_0223
Date:
1861/08/25
Sender:
Kelley, Benjamin F.
Recipient:
Lamb, Daniel; Van Winkle, Peter G.
Transcript:
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
1861/08/25
224. ptp_0224
Identifier:
ptp_0224
Date:
1861/08/26
Sender:
Clarkson, Floyd; Huggins, C.; Wornall, W. T.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 26 By Telegraph from New York 26 1861. Has Col JD Williamson your authority to raise men here for a western Virginia Brigade & will any arrangements we make with him as to such companies be all right? WT Wornall Floyd Clarkson C Huggins 31G8spd [page 2] Answered
1861/08/26
225. ptp_0225
Identifier:
ptp_0225
Date:
1861/08/26
Sender:
Clarkson, Floyd; Huggins, C.; Wornall, W. T.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 26 By Telegraph from New York 26 1861. Has Col JD Williamson your authority to raise men here for a western Virginia Brigade & will any arrangements we make with him as to such companies be all right? WT Wornall Floyd Clarkson C Huggins 31G8spd [page 2] Answered
1861/08/26
226. ptp_0226
Identifier:
ptp_0226
Date:
1861/08/26
Sender:
Kelley, Benjamin F.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
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
1861/08/26
227. ptp_0227
Identifier:
ptp_0227
Date:
1861/08/26
Sender:
Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 26 1861. By Telegraph from Headquarters " " 1861. Point Pleasant Va. Via Gallipolis I wrote for commissions for field officers Wm HH Russel Lieut Col and Jno J Hall Major. Please send them soon as Genl Cox wants me to report them Please answer J.A.J. Lightburn Col 4 Ca Col 32HM12Spd
1861/08/26
228. ptp_0228
Identifier:
ptp_0228
Date:
1861/08/27
Sender:
Duhan, H. A.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 27 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 27 1861. Send me the names Company regiment and cause for those nine men so I can fill up the order& send it down in the mail. H A Duhan Agt Govt Railway 21Gr83pd
1861/08/27
229. ptp_0229
Identifier:
ptp_0229
Date:
1861/08/27
Sender:
Hall, Ephraim B.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 27 By Telegraph from Fairmont 27 1861. Please answer dispatch sent last night EB Hall 5A35pd
1861/08/27
230. ptp_0230
Identifier:
ptp_0230
Date:
1861/08/27
Sender:
Kelley, Benjamin F.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
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
1861/08/27
231. ptp_0231
Identifier:
ptp_0231
Date:
1861/08/27
Sender:
Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 27 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1861. Capt Debeck has called on me & presented his papers this morning. Organize his company give him Captains Commission & Harrison first Lieutenant & I will have them mustered into service & equipped as soon as they can be got ready [page 2] WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 41D128pd
1861/08/27
232. ptp_0232
Identifier:
ptp_0232
Date:
1861/08/27
Sender:
Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 27 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1861. Capt Debeck has called on me & presented his papers this morning. Organize his company give him Captains Commission & Harrison first Lieutenant & I will have them mustered into service & equipped as soon as they can be got ready [page 2] WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 41D128pd
1861/08/27
233. ptp_0233
Identifier:
ptp_0233
Date:
1861/08/27
Sender:
Rosecrans, William Starke
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1861. [Aug.] If possible let all the clothing come from that which was intended for the Virginia regts Capt Craig Clerk will attend to the whole and make the papers required regular thanks for your portrait, WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 34D107pd
1861/08/27
234. ptp_0234
Identifier:
ptp_0234
Date:
1861/08/28
Sender:
Dary, J. N.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 28 1861. By Telegraph from camp Peirpoint Ceredo Va 27 1861. Joint Hill is now occupied by our forces Huston Spurlock Jesse Spurlock & several others are prisoners. Four 4 rebels killed one wounded. all quiet at present. JN Dary
1861/08/28
235. ptp_0235
Identifier:
ptp_0235
Date:
1861/08/29
Sender:
Dennison, William, Jr.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 29 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus 29 1861. Danl Basil is at Camp Chase W Dennison 5d50PD
1861/08/29
236. ptp_0236
Identifier:
ptp_0236
Date:
1861/08/29
Sender:
Hartsuff, George L.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Wheeling Va Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 29 By Telegraph from Camp Benham, via Clarksburg The Muskets have already been sent to the company of Fourth 4th Regiment Capt Crispin & ordered to turn over one hundred 100 muskets to you on your requisition by order Geo L Hartsuff AAG 29D92pd
1861/08/29
237. ptp_0237
Identifier:
ptp_0237
Date:
1861/08/30
Sender:
Peirpoint, Larkin
Recipient:
Kelley, Benjamin F.
Transcript:
Received at Grafton Aug 30th 1861. By Telegraph from Cornwallis To Genl Kelley The Company made up by Col D V Cox is quartered at Ritchie Court House & has been for the last two days waiting to be mustered into service let me know how soon Col Wilkinson can muster us in. L Peirpoint 40Gr85Col
1861/08/30
238. ptp_0238
Identifier:
ptp_0238
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Kelley, Benjamin F.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
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
1861/08/31
239. ptp_0239
Identifier:
ptp_0239
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Hewes, David T.; Leib, Charles; Moss, Thomas L.; Norton, Edward M.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
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
1861/08/31
240. ptp_0240
Identifier:
ptp_0240
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Hewes, David T.; Leib, Charles; Moss, Thomas L.; Norton, Edward M.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
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
1861/08/31
241. ptp_0241
Identifier:
ptp_0241
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Crispin, Silas
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Bellaire 31 1861. telegram received please send an agent to consult with me relative to arms S Crispin, Capt Ordnance 13 J31pd
1861/08/31
242. ptp_0242
Identifier:
ptp_0242
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Crosman, George H., Jr.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Sent 200 By todays train. Geo H. Crossman, Jr. AAG 6Gr 35 pd
1861/08/31
243. ptp_0243
Identifier:
ptp_0243
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Dennison, William, Jr.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
His Excellency F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus " " 1861. Will be glad to give all aid in my power W. Dennison 10D50pd
1861/08/31
244. ptp_0244
Identifier:
ptp_0244
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Hall, Ephraim B.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Fairmont 31 1861. I guess the report is true. Notified General Kelley who we think has little force to spare. Cant you send us some force answer EB Hall 24 A 13 pd
1861/08/31
245. ptp_0245
Identifier:
ptp_0245
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Hawley, James O.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By telegraph from Columbus 31 1861. Please dispatch to the Gov of this state immediately showing by what authority I am acting James O Hawley 16.w.68 col
1861/08/31
246. ptp_0246
Identifier:
ptp_0246
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Kelley, Benjamin F.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
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
1861/08/31
247. ptp_0247
Identifier:
ptp_0247
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Smith, Fontaine
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington " " 1861. A man is just here in fast haste and reports that there is a force of four hundred 400 in Worthington en route for Railroad Can you send assistance. I think the information reliable without doubt F. Smith 35 Hi80pd
1861/08/31
248. ptp_0248
Identifier:
ptp_0248
Date:
1861/08/31
Sender:
Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Recipient:
Hewes, David T.
Transcript:
Col. Hews [David T. Hewes]-Clarksburg Va JB Frost[crossed out] Just learned from Fairmont that the Latest information from Worthington at 11 oclock last night reports from three to four hundred Rebels at that Place. It is the general opinion of the people here that there will be some trouble with them yet. S. Operator[crossed out] FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont]
1861/08/31
249. ptp_0249
Identifier:
ptp_0249
Date:
1861/08/??
Sender:
Hall, Ephraim B.
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis Harrison
Transcript:
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
1861/08/??
250. ptp_0250
Identifier:
ptp_0250
Date:
1861/09/01
Sender:
Hewes, David T.; Lieb, Charles
Recipient:
Pierpont, Francis H.
Transcript:
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
1861/09/01