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 Jany 27 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 27 1862. Meigs went buy gauntlets telegraph Stanton to appoint me paymaster HW Crothers Willard Hotel 10G35pd
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
Kennedy Wheeling July 31 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 31 1861. Please tell the Gov that Wm F Johnson is ex Gov of Penna & John Harper Cashier Bank of Pittsburgh & give answer quickly as possible Culgan
Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 29 1862. By Telegraph from Fairmont 29 1862. I shall be under the necessity of a horse to go to country. I have the names of fifteen 15 men about twenty 20 miles from Fairmont you will oblige me by giving an order for the conveyance immediately Lieut W.D. Cunningham 37.W.116Col
Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 9 1863. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 9 1863. I submitted your dispatch of the sixth inst to the Secy of War in his judgment a call of the militia for the purpose you suggest is not required I of course will not make the call without the approbation of the general government AG Curtin 44G103pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 15 1862. We are busy assembling forces in Cumberland Valley to prevent invasion from the powerful army of the enemy now at Hagerstown & vicinity within five miles of the line have not a regiment that can be shared until the result of McClellan's movements against [page 2] the rebel army is decided Please keep me fully advised AG Curtin 53G125pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 15 1862. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 15 1862. We are busy assembling forces in Cumberland Valley to prevent invasion from the powerful army of the enemy now at Hagerstown & vicinity within five miles of the line have not a regiment that can be shared until the result of McClellan's movements against [page 2] the rebel army is decided Please keep me fully advised AG Curtin 53G125pd
JS Wheat AAGenl Wheeling Sept 22 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 22 1861. All the volunteers in our camps are ordered to Washington by the war dept. A.G. Curtin 14G43pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 1862. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 1862. In the present emergency would it not be well that the loyal Governors should meet at some point in the border states to take measures for the more active support of the government an immediate answer is requested that as early a day as possible may be named [page 2] for the meeting if approved AG Curtin 53G121pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 1862. By Telegraph from Harrisburg 1862. In the present emergency would it not be well that the loyal Governors should meet at some point in the border states to take measures for the more active support of the government an immediate answer is requested that as early a day as possible may be named [page 2] for the meeting if approved AG Curtin 53G121pd
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling June 30 1862 By Telegraph from New York 30 1862 Private & confidential in View of the present State of military movements & the difficult condition of our efficient forces in the field revolting from the usual & unavoidable casualties of the Service together with the large numbers required to garrison the numerous cities & military positions that have been captured as well as to protect avenues of Supply in the enemy's country it is proposed to addup a memorial to Presdent today to be Signed by all the governors of the Loyal States & some other officials of the country requesting him at once to call upon the Several Loyal States for such Numbers of [page 2] men as may be required to fill up all organizations in the field & add Such increased number of men to the army heretofore authorized as may in his Judgement be necessary to Speedily crush this rebellion & restore one Government the Decisive moment to act[crossed out] accomplish this end it is believed has arrived Shall we add your name to the memorial answer immediately ED Morgan Gov NY AG Curtin Gov Penna 173G356pd
FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling June 30 1862 By Telegraph from New York 30 1862 Private & confidential in View of the present State of military movements & the difficult condition of our efficient forces in the field revolting from the usual & unavoidable casualties of the Service together with the large numbers required to garrison the numerous cities & military positions that have been captured as well as to protect avenues of Supply in the enemy's country it is proposed to addup a memorial to Presdent today to be Signed by all the governors of the Loyal States & some other officials of the country requesting him at once to call upon the Several Loyal States for such Numbers of [page 2] men as may be required to fill up all organizations in the field & add Such increased number of men to the army heretofore authorized as may in his Judgement be necessary to Speedily crush this rebellion & restore one Government the Decisive moment to act[crossed out] accomplish this end it is believed has arrived Shall we add your name to the memorial answer immediately ED Morgan Gov NY AG Curtin Gov Penna 173G356pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 22 1862. By Telegraph from Harmar O 22 1862. Sir. Will you accept a Cavalry company from Ohio please answer immediately JB Daniels
Col Anisansel, Wheeling, Oct 8 1861. By Telegraph from Headquarter AM 1861. Mt. Core 8 - Capt Craig cannot purchase horses without the money according to his report & the general commanding yesterday evening telegraphed Genl Meig the necessity of furnishing it. I am going all I can to further full equipment of the regt am acting at headquarters as Provost Marshall will be glad to hear from you occasionally. Have arranged that Lieut Col Richmond at Clarksburg can use [page 2] the telegraph to communicate on military matters Maj Jo Darr Jr 71D218pd
Col Anisansel, Wheeling, Oct 8 1861. By Telegraph from Headquarter AM 1861. Mt. Core 8 - Capt Craig cannot purchase horses without the money according to his report & the general commanding yesterday evening telegraphed Genl Meig the necessity of furnishing it. I am going all I can to further full equipment of the regt am acting at headquarters as Provost Marshall will be glad to hear from you occasionally. Have arranged that Lieut Col Richmond at Clarksburg can use [page 2] the telegraph to communicate on military matters Maj Jo Darr Jr 71D218pd
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
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 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 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
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 25 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley 24 1861. The Commanding Genl directs me to say that with regards to reported number of troops and doings of rebels about Logan he thinks it well to let them live upon their friends the more to disgust them he thinks the forces at Ceredo if watchful & prepared sufficiently to check attempts at [page 2] present that can be brought to dislodge them whenever it is ascertained that the enemy is in such force as to make it an object a complete surprise for them can be planned and he thinks successfully carried out the fifth Va Companies now at camp Piatt are ordered back to Ceredo. Jos Darr Jr Maj & AAAG 104Hw4211pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 25 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley 24 1861. The Commanding Genl directs me to say that with regards to reported number of troops and doings of rebels about Logan he thinks it well to let them live upon their friends the more to disgust them he thinks the forces at Ceredo if watchful & prepared sufficiently to check attempts at [page 2] present that can be brought to dislodge them whenever it is ascertained that the enemy is in such force as to make it an object a complete surprise for them can be planned and he thinks successfully carried out the fifth Va Companies now at camp Piatt are ordered back to Ceredo. Jos Darr Jr Maj & AAAG 104Hw4211pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 9 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Mountain 1861. The Commanding General directs me to inform you that the maximum number of companies for the majors of first Va Cavalry will be sixteen companies, for three majors twenty four companies Maj Jos Darr Jr 31D98pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 24 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley 24 1861. Commanding Genl Directs me to say if Capt Baggs & his men are in the service of the US they must act by his orders & be subject to his command from what he learns of the captain & his men he is of the opinion that they need supervision in their movements & he cannot consent to their roaming the country without [page 2] full knowledge of their intended proceedings Jos Darr Jr Maj & AAA Genl 70 Hw290pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 24 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley 24 1861. Commanding Genl Directs me to say if Capt Baggs & his men are in the service of the US they must act by his orders & be subject to his command from what he learns of the captain & his men he is of the opinion that they need supervision in their movements & he cannot consent to their roaming the country without [page 2] full knowledge of their intended proceedings Jos Darr Jr Maj & AAA Genl 70 Hw290pd
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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 12 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 12 1861. Please don't send Dr. Hanslentrie to my Battery Capt Daum WS V Artillery 8D35pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feb 25 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 25 1862. Capt Dacy is here and assumed command of company B Va Light Artillery P. Daum Lt-Col 73W52collchg
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 27 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 27 1862. Why don't you send the horses I need them or have to give up the battery P Daum Capt Artillery 11z52pd
Hon FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, May 7 1862. By Telegraph from Winchester 6 1862. Have you Commissioned Geo Haycock[crossed out] Hayrack as first Lieut battery B first Va artillery First Lieut Keepers resignation has been accepted & need Hayracks commission immediately please answer by telegraph. P Daum Lieut Col 1st VC 31W134Coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Whee 186. By Telegraph from Headquarters 21 Camp Pierpoint Via Gallipolis 22 1861. Two 2 companies scouting up Sand River a secession force was routed last Saturday Eleven 11 Killed & many wounded five 5 prisoners nine 9 horses nine 9 rifles captured. Col Zeigler went up Sandy yesterday another company is scouting up twelve 12 Pole are after the nonunion witches who leads a band of [page 2] desperadoes. We shall protect the polls in Wayne & Caball Counties shall clean out as we advance T. N. Davey Adjt 5th Va Regt 66Hm274pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Whee 186. By Telegraph from Headquarters 21 Camp Pierpoint Via Gallipolis 22 1861. Two 2 companies scouting up Sand River a secession force was routed last Saturday Eleven 11 Killed & many wounded five 5 prisoners nine 9 horses nine 9 rifles captured. Col Zeigler went up Sandy yesterday another company is scouting up twelve 12 Pole are after the nonunion witches who leads a band of [page 2] desperadoes. We shall protect the polls in Wayne & Caball Counties shall clean out as we advance T. N. Davey Adjt 5th Va Regt 66Hm274pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 4 1861 By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861 A telegram in cipher has been sent me from Washington for you it should reach you in cipher Has Mr. Carlile a Key & shall I send to him JBA David
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley Mount 1861. The QM Wheeling has authority to supply on proper requisition from Col Anisansel or Col Bolles all equipments for the first & second Va cavalry by order Genl Rosecrans Jos David Maj AAAG 30 Hw130pd
Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 186 By Telegraph from July 15th 1862. This much was rec'd when the wire broke. Will get the remainder soon as possible. It came cipher to me. Very Respy Thos BA David Mngr Telgh Mn't Dept
Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 23 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 1862. John Hall shot Lewis Wetzel dead this morning the difficulty arose from an article that appeared in this morning's paper T.B.A. David
Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 19 1863. By Telegraph from Baltimore 19 1863. I regret my inability to leave home at this time H. Winter Davis 10B50pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 4 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek Va 1861. May I be permitted to have one hundred and ten men in my company. They are anxious to enlist & will not join any other JH Dayton Capt 20 Bn80pd
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 FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 14 1861. By Telegraph from Harinar[?] 14 1861. Have all my tents provisions & camp equipage men complain of cold at night send me blankets alone if you have not the rest have written you shall be up in a week order Harrison to join me at Camp immediately am drilling new very hard telegraph me Wm Loomis Debreake Comdg Camp Williamston via Independence 48HM202pd
Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 6 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus " " 1861. Men arrested and taken to Cincinnati this morning. W Dennison 8D50 pd
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
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 7 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus " " 1861. Men arrested & taken to Cincinnati this morning W. Dennison 8 D 50pd
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 14 1862. General Kelly wishes me to telegraph You he has found no enemy at Burning Springs reported at Big Bend he intended to move in them yesterday by different routes. No damage done at Burning Springs but burning of govt barracks. he is of the opinion there is no other force in that region but the refugees from that place and [page 2] have returned under orders of Letcher to commence guerilla warfare Jno H Dickey Capt Comdg Post 67W211Coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 14 1862. General Kelly wishes me to telegraph You he has found no enemy at Burning Springs reported at Big Bend he intended to move in them yesterday by different routes. No damage done at Burning Springs but burning of govt barracks. he is of the opinion there is no other force in that region but the refugees from that place and [page 2] have returned under orders of Letcher to commence guerilla warfare Jno H Dickey Capt Comdg Post 67W211Coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 12th 1862. By Telegraph from Fortress Monroe 12 1862. Genl Viele has sent me your dispatch all civil power having been suspended in Norfolk & some adjoining Counties & the district being held by military occupation I considered myself authorized to give the people an opportunity of showing their fidelity to the government & of avoiding [page 2] the penalties of disloyalty leaving the result of their action to the wisdom of Congress John A. Dix Maj Genl 62W139&405coll
Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 12th 1862. By Telegraph from Fortress Monroe 12 1862. Genl Viele has sent me your dispatch all civil power having been suspended in Norfolk & some adjoining Counties & the district being held by military occupation I considered myself authorized to give the people an opportunity of showing their fidelity to the government & of avoiding [page 2] the penalties of disloyalty leaving the result of their action to the wisdom of Congress John A. Dix Maj Genl 62W139&405coll
