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- Identifier:
- ptp_0455
- Date:
- 1861/11/01
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0456
- Date:
- 1861/11/01
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1st 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 1st 1861. Mrs. Hood of Marion County was here yesterday to see me in regard to her husband a prisoner at Camp Carlile I have referred her to you I have not time just now to give such matters my attention Whatever you do will be satisfactory to me. I sent the papers by mail. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 53Bn169pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0462
- Date:
- 1861/11/04
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1861. By Telegraph from Romney Va 3 . 1861. Via New Creek Send Fuller back here. BF Kelley Brig Genl Cmdg 4W40pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0538
- Date:
- 1861/12/11
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0537
- Date:
- 1861/12/11
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0975
- Date:
- 1863/05/04
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_1016
- Date:
- 1863/05/08
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1863. By Telegraph from Grafton 8pm 8 1863. Arrived this evening not yet able to learn anything of the enemys whereabouts.. Have you any news from Parkersburg B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 19W43Coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0617
- Date:
- 1862/05/10
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0636
- Date:
- 1862/05/15
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Spencer Roan Co Va May 13th 1862. Just arrived by way of Reedy Creek the Column under command of Col Rathbone by way of Big Bend not yet in nor that under Lieut Col Hay by way of Smithville either. I trust they have found the enemy. I was attacked today about five oclock pm in a narrow pass on Reedy Creek by guerillas firing [page 2] from the mountain top but fortunately no men killed or wounded my men made a gallant charge up the mountain and returned their fire with so much spirit that the guerillas fled, & made their escape. I am satisfied there is no force in these counties but returned refugees probably three or four hundred BF Kelly Brig Genl 109W337Col Chg
- Identifier:
- ptp_0635
- Date:
- 1862/05/15
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Spencer Roan Co Va May 13th 1862. Just arrived by way of Reedy Creek the Column under command of Col Rathbone by way of Big Bend not yet in nor that under Lieut Col Hay by way of Smithville either. I trust they have found the enemy. I was attacked today about five oclock pm in a narrow pass on Reedy Creek by guerillas firing [page 2] from the mountain top but fortunately no men killed or wounded my men made a gallant charge up the mountain and returned their fire with so much spirit that the guerillas fled, & made their escape. I am satisfied there is no force in these counties but returned refugees probably three or four hundred BF Kelly Brig Genl 109W337Col Chg
- Identifier:
- ptp_0665
- Date:
- 1862/06/26
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling June 26 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 26 1862. Will write you by mail this day in regard to Messr Hays & Silcott BF Kelley Brig Genl 14z56pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0664
- Date:
- 1862/06/26
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Hayes
- Transcript:
- Mrs Hayes Care Monroe House June 26d 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 186 I have written the Governor fully today in regards to Mr Hayes and Mr Silcoch call and see him. BF Kelley Brig Genl 19.z76paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0673
- Date:
- 1862/07/02
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 2 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 2 1862. Your dispatch rec'd your suggestions shall receive my prompt attention Mrs Haymond & Neeson shall be sent back beyond our lines BF Kelley Brig Genl 21z84pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0703
- Date:
- 1862/08/07
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 7 1862. By Telegraph from Oakland 7 1862. The following dispatch Just recd from Capt Stealy a QM will you please answer him. We are getting recruits here some arrangements should be to put them into camp the Governor should provide for them until mustered Let me hear at once Signed J.G. Stealy B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 48M192pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0739
- Date:
- 1862/09/04
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 4 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1862. May I ask you to use every exertion to have the two companies of cavalry sent to Wheeling by Capt Keys from Washington armed and equipped as soon as possible and sent to me please see Maj Constable & Capt Downing in regard to it if any authority is wanted by this officer telegraph Genl Wool for it we must have cavalry to prevent a repetition of Jenkins raid BF Kelley Brig Genl 693212pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0753
- Date:
- 1862/09/09
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 9 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 9 1862. Just arrived go to Clarksburg in the morning what is the condition of the fourteenth 14th Regt telegraph me to Clarksburg tomorrow morning and give me the new's all quiet at Elk Water and Cheat Mountain B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 34z117pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0754
- Date:
- 1862/09/10
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 10 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. Don't send the fourteenth 14th Regt Va till ordered if rumored force is on Kanawha we will be compelled to fall back to the Ohio River B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 26z104pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0789
- Date:
- 1862/09/16
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Samuels, Henry J.
- Transcript:
- HJ Samuels Adjt Genl of Va Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 16 1862. The term of service of the Eighty fourth (84th) & eighty sixth (86th) Regiments Ohio Vol Infantry having expired they were unwilling to remain longer In service the eighty fourth (84th) left here yesterday for Columbus & the Eighty Sixth (86th) will leave Clarksburg [page 2] tomorrow Please Inform the Governor Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] If still at Columbus BF Kelley Brig Genl 50z160pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0790
- Date:
- 1862/09/16
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Samuels, Henry J.
- Transcript:
- HJ Samuels Adjt Genl of Va Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 16 1862. The term of service of the Eighty fourth (84th) & eighty sixth (86th) Regiments Ohio Vol Infantry having expired they were unwilling to remain longer In service the eighty fourth (84th) left here yesterday for Columbus & the Eighty Sixth (86th) will leave Clarksburg [page 2] tomorrow Please Inform the Governor Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] If still at Columbus BF Kelley Brig Genl 50z160pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0852
- Date:
- 1862/10/22
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 22 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland, 22 1862. Have ordered capt Goodwin at Oakland to attend to your request at once all quiet here BF Kelley Brig Genl 16z64pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0890
- Date:
- 1862/12/16
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 16 1862. By Telegraph from Grafton, 16 1862. Your's in relation to Wilson swindler recd if it is deemed best by you to have him released upon his executing the proper bond I will not object I desire however that he be required to not return to Hampshire County but to reside at Evansville in Preston County Virginia B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 50z200pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0891
- Date:
- 1862/12/16
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 16 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 16 1862. Your suggestions as to Bowen's company will be carried out BF Kelley Brig Genl 10z40pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0718
- Date:
- 1862/08/19
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 19 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 19 1862. I suggest that you make an application at once to the secy of war for two (2) regiments of the new troops be sent into western Va the eighty sixth 86th & eighty fourth (84) regiments of Ohio are three (3) months men their time will expire about the eighth (8) or tenth (10) of september Col Harris at Beverly implore's for reinforcements and have none to send him B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 64z 256pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0768
- Date:
- 1862/09/12
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. our telegraphic & rail road connection between here and Martinsburg was cut last night we suppose about north Mountain section I presume I will be compelled to fall back from this place what is the news from Kanawha is there any Hope of Reinforcements from Ohio or Indiana If Ohio does not [page 2] send us reinforcements to keep the enemy at Bay in the mountains she will have to fight him on her own soil I have not force enough to keep him back If the reports of his strength are correct ask the secretary of war to order Cox or Scammon to Kanawha their knowledge of the [page 3] the country will be of Immense advantage let me hear from you BF Kelley Brig Genl 117z468pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0769
- Date:
- 1862/09/12
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. our telegraphic & rail road connection between here and Martinsburg was cut last night we suppose about north Mountain section I presume I will be compelled to fall back from this place what is the news from Kanawha is there any Hope of Reinforcements from Ohio or Indiana If Ohio does not [page 2] send us reinforcements to keep the enemy at Bay in the mountains she will have to fight him on her own soil I have not force enough to keep him back If the reports of his strength are correct ask the secretary of war to order Cox or Scammon to Kanawha their knowledge of the [page 3] the country will be of Immense advantage let me hear from you BF Kelley Brig Genl 117z468pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0770
- Date:
- 1862/09/12
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. our telegraphic & rail road connection between here and Martinsburg was cut last night we suppose about north Mountain section I presume I will be compelled to fall back from this place what is the news from Kanawha is there any Hope of Reinforcements from Ohio or Indiana If Ohio does not [page 2] send us reinforcements to keep the enemy at Bay in the mountains she will have to fight him on her own soil I have not force enough to keep him back If the reports of his strength are correct ask the secretary of war to order Cox or Scammon to Kanawha their knowledge of the [page 3] the country will be of Immense advantage let me hear from you BF Kelley Brig Genl 117z468pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0767
- Date:
- 1862/09/12
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumbd 12 1862. Is the fourteenth 14th in condition to go to Parkersburg & releive Mulligan's regt can they go by river I had attended to the scouts B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 25z100pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0850
- Date:
- 1862/10/18
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 18 1862. As the fifteenth 15th are under orders for New Creek I will let it come on but will act upon your suggestions as soon as I can arrange matters and order it back we are yet all quiet here but I am receiving constantly report of the enemy's approach via romney & moorefield I think however they have as much as they can attend [page 2] to just now without coming up after me B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 703Q96pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0849
- Date:
- 1862/10/18
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 18 1862. As the fifteenth 15th are under orders for New Creek I will let it come on but will act upon your suggestions as soon as I can arrange matters and order it back we are yet all quiet here but I am receiving constantly report of the enemy's approach via romney & moorefield I think however they have as much as they can attend [page 2] to just now without coming up after me B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 703Q96pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0618
- Date:
- 1862/05/10
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0642
- Date:
- 1862/05/19
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 19 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 19 1862. Just arrived have been Eight (8) days in the Saddle but have Stood in the Labor about as well as any of my officers or men = Have Dispersed the Guerillas but unfortunately have not been able to capture them = what is the news-did you get my Dispatch Some days Since BF Kelly Brig Genl 49D154pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0656
- Date:
- 1862/05/27
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1862. I am ordered to assemble a military court at this place for the trial of my prisoners from all I can learn young Lehty was on his way to surrender himself to the authorities when he encountered our pickets his case will be fully investigated. he is now on his parole to report to me daily also under honor to answer any proceedings against him by the federal court have you any news from Banks I cannot learn [page 2] where he is= in regard to the commandant of post will attend to it. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 90.D.275pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0655
- Date:
- 1862/05/27
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1862. I am ordered to assemble a military court at this place for the trial of my prisoners from all I can learn young Lehty was on his way to surrender himself to the authorities when he encountered our pickets his case will be fully investigated. he is now on his parole to report to me daily also under honor to answer any proceedings against him by the federal court have you any news from Banks I cannot learn [page 2] where he is= in regard to the commandant of post will attend to it. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 90.D.275pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0687
- Date:
- 1862/07/16
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0688
- Date:
- 1862/07/16
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0698
- Date:
- 1862/08/04
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 4 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 1862. 11.35am Col Harris telegraphs me that the rebels are coming through Cheat Mountain pass in considerable force did you ask for the additional regiments. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 22z88pd. [page 2] Peirpoint Peirpoint Peirpoint Peirpoint
- Identifier:
- ptp_0697
- Date:
- 1862/08/04
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 4 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 1862. 11.35am Col Harris telegraphs me that the rebels are coming through Cheat Mountain pass in considerable force did you ask for the additional regiments. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 22z88pd. [page 2] Peirpoint Peirpoint Peirpoint Peirpoint
- Identifier:
- ptp_0737
- Date:
- 1862/09/04
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 4 1862. By Telegraph from Beverly, 4th 1862. Capt Dickey at Parkersburg reports Jenkins at Ravenswood if so he will cross the big Kanawha at or near Buffalo B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 20W65col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0772
- Date:
- 1862/09/12
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. Call out & arm all the militia you can raise there is no doubt but the rebel's are determined to recapture Western Virginia I have only one regiment here the eighty 84 fourth Ohio & their time has expired & they say they will leave tomorrow at nine 9 oclock I have the second 2nd Maryland and a raw New York [page 2] Regt the second 2nd Maryland I will be obliged to order here tomorrow to supply the place of the eighty fourth 84th see important dispatch to Mr. Ford BF Kelley Brig Genl 82z328pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0771
- Date:
- 1862/09/12
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 12 1862. Call out & arm all the militia you can raise there is no doubt but the rebel's are determined to recapture Western Virginia I have only one regiment here the eighty 84 fourth Ohio & their time has expired & they say they will leave tomorrow at nine 9 oclock I have the second 2nd Maryland and a raw New York [page 2] Regt the second 2nd Maryland I will be obliged to order here tomorrow to supply the place of the eighty fourth 84th see important dispatch to Mr. Ford BF Kelley Brig Genl 82z328pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0773
- Date:
- 1862/09/13
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirponint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 13 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 13 1862. Your Information is incorrect the Rebel army are recrossing Into Virginia Lee & Jackson crossed yesterday near North Mountain Station & went towards Martinsburg Longstreet crosses today at or near Kanawha this is reliable BF Kelley Brig Genl 33z132pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0803
- Date:
- 1862/09/20
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Samuels, Henry J.
- Transcript:
- Genl Samuels Wheeling Sept 20 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 20 1862. Has Carlins Battery been mustered into the service no report has been received B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 13Bn49pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0810
- Date:
- 1862/09/22
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 22 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 22 1862. Your Dispatch rec'd what is the calibre of Capt Carlin's guns I will supply at once if I have suitable ammunition If not he will remain at Wheeling until ammunition is forwarded[crossed out] provided BF Kelley Brig Genl 32z116pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0809
- Date:
- 1862/09/22
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 22 1862. By Telegraph from New Creek 22 1862. I have no ammunition suitable for Carlin's Guns Maulsley's is also short of ammunition if it cannot be had any other way major constable must go in person at once for it BF Kelley Brig Genl32z106pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0858
- Date:
- 1862/10/27
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Octo 27 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 10.10 pm 27 1862. The notorious guerilla Sam High of Hampshire Co. Va was killed today and his band dispersed he belonged to Imbodens Partizan Rangers B.F. Kelley Brig Genl22z88paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0880
- Date:
- 1862/12/04
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 4 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 4 1862. A Detachment of our cavalry composed of a portion of the Ringgold Battalion Command of Lieut Myer's of the Ringgold's yesterday with two 2 Companies of Stuart's Cavalry at Moorefield hardy Co Va Lieut Myer's attacked them and routed them completely capt[crossed out] compelling them to flee in every direction killed [page 2] & wounded several and captured capt McDonald with nine 9 of his men arm's horse's & co Lieut Myer's had one man wounded and three 3 horse's killed B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 86z344pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0879
- Date:
- 1862/12/04
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin Franklin
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 4 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 4 1862. A Detachment of our cavalry composed of a portion of the Ringgold Battalion Command of Lieut Myer's of the Ringgold's yesterday with two 2 Companies of Stuart's Cavalry at Moorefield hardy Co Va Lieut Myer's attacked them and routed them completely capt[crossed out] compelling them to flee in every direction killed [page 2] & wounded several and captured capt McDonald with nine 9 of his men arm's horse's & co Lieut Myer's had one man wounded and three 3 horse's killed B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 86z344pd
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0430
- Date:
- 1861/10/23
- Sender:
- Kelton, William J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 23 1861. By Telegraph from Cornwallis 23 1861. Can all the men of my company who are entitled to vote do so at the nearest places of voting. I ask for the reason that many of my men are from a distance & some from others & adjoining counties. Wm J Kelton Capt Co D 6th Regt Va 41 W133Pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0269
- Date:
- 1861/09/03
- Sender:
- Kemble, S. P.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 3 1861. By Telegraph from Webster " " 1861. Sir The US Office here arrested & delivered to the civil authorities one person for furnishing whiskey to U.S. wagoners the same person has never paid a state license there is a number of persons selling without license. As we have no organized court jail or sheriff we appeal to you for instructions in these cases S.P. Kemble 56sk17
- Identifier:
- ptp_0362
- Date:
- 1861/09/27
- Sender:
- King, S. A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 27 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington 27 1861. Have soldiers who have always lived in the country a right to vote S A. King 13 wi36pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0539
- Date:
- 1861/12/14
- Sender:
- King, William
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 14 1861. By Telegraph from Charleston Please answer my dispatch of yesterday immediately I am here waiting Capt. Wm King 11D38paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0877
- Date:
- 1862/12/01
- Sender:
- King, William
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec 1st 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 1st 1862. Genl Crook has Some arms captured by Col Paxton I need them badly Genl Crooks awaits your order to turn them over to me answer by telegraph Respectfully Capt Wm King 28De89pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0132
- Date:
- 1861/07/30
- Sender:
- Kingsbury, Charles, Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters AOWV 30 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg July 30 1861. Capt A.H. Brecks orders number thirty-two (32) are so far modified that companies H & I will report to Genl Hill at Grafton for further orders who will select their camp by order Brig Genl Rosecrans C. Kingsbury A.A.A.G. 37D116pd [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30
- Identifier:
- ptp_0133
- Date:
- 1861/07/30
- Sender:
- Kingsbury, Charles, Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Headquarters AOWV 30 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg July 30 1861. Capt A.H. Brecks orders number thirty-two (32) are so far modified that companies H & I will report to Genl Hill at Grafton for further orders who will select their camp by order Brig Genl Rosecrans C. Kingsbury A.A.A.G. 37D116pd [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30
- Identifier:
- ptp_0129
- Date:
- 1861/07/30
- Sender:
- Kingsbury, Charles, Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 30 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " 30 1861. Companies A I & H first Virginia Regt Volunteers under command Capt A. H. Breck will move at nine oclock this morning for Wheeling arrived there will report to Gov Pierpoint for further orders post Quartermaster will furnish transportation by order Brig Genl Rosecrans C. Kingsbury A.A.A.G. 44D137paid [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30
- Identifier:
- ptp_0128
- Date:
- 1861/07/30
- Sender:
- Kingsbury, Charles, Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 30 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " 30 1861. Companies A I & H first Virginia Regt Volunteers under command Capt A. H. Breck will move at nine oclock this morning for Wheeling arrived there will report to Gov Pierpoint for further orders post Quartermaster will furnish transportation by order Brig Genl Rosecrans C. Kingsbury A.A.A.G. 44D137paid [page 2] Genl Rosecrans Clarksburg July 30
- Identifier:
- ptp_0198
- Date:
- 1861/08/21
- Sender:
- Kinkaid; Langley
- Recipient:
- Ruffner, Lewis
- Transcript:
- Lewis Ruffner, Wheeling Aug 21 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati " " 1861. If thousand three dollars Rifling one twenty five 125 graduated eight 2 dollar each Langley & Kinkaid 13W59col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0742
- Date:
- 1862/09/05
- Sender:
- Klunk, John B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 5 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 5 1862. The balance of my Regt will leave this PM there is much feeling in the regt about the defective arms can you send us something better and when please answer Jno B Klunk, Col 12th Va Vols 31D98pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0787
- Date:
- 1862/09/16
- Sender:
- Klunk, John B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 16 1862. I call a meeting of the officers of the Regiment the unanimously agreed that they have seen no evidence of Disloyalty or Incapacity and that the only doubt they have are from reports which have never been investigated I send [page 2] Wheeling Sept 16 1862. a committee of three (3) to Grafton & Clarksburg to make any investigations they desire Jno B Klunk com 54W167col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0911
- Date:
- 1862/??/24
- Sender:
- Klunk, John B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. F.H. Pierpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling 24 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 24 1862. I regret to say that no medicine or instruments have yet been furnished my regiment Jno B Klunk Col 12th Va 15D50pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0791
- Date:
- 1862/09/16
- Sender:
- Klunk, John B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 16 1862. No Instruments or Medicine for the twelfth (12) regt have been received Jno B Klunk Col 12th Va regt 11W38col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0747
- Date:
- 1862/09/08
- Sender:
- Klunk, John B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 8 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon, 8 1862. We need a surgeon today for a detachment of the 12th regt at Beverly can you send one please answer John B. Klunk Col 12th Va ret 20D65pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0786
- Date:
- 1862/09/16
- Sender:
- Klunk, John B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 16 1862. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 16 1862. I call a meeting of the officers of the Regiment the unanimously agreed that they have seen no evidence of Disloyalty or Incapacity and that the only doubt they have are from reports which have never been investigated I send [page 2] Wheeling Sept 16 1862. a committee of three (3) to Grafton & Clarksburg to make any investigations they desire Jno B Klunk com 54W167col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0744
- Date:
- 1862/09/05
- Sender:
- Kramer, Le Roy
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 5 1862. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 5 1862. No guns here send requisitions & you can get the clothing Le Roy Kramer 11W37coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0919
- Date:
- 1863/01/09
- Sender:
- Laidley, Theodore Thaddeus Sobieski
- Recipient:
- Buffington, A. R.
- Transcript:
- Lt AR Buffington Wheeling Jany, 9 1863. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 9 1863. The carbines were not sent till the fourth 4th inst for want of swivels T.T.S. Laidley Maj 13W41&65coll [page 2] Respectfully referred to Gov Pierpoint. There is the answer to a telegram of last night enquiring for capt Bourns Carbines AR Buffington Ltnr W.V.A. QM office Wheeling DSE 9th 63
- Identifier:
- ptp_0918
- Date:
- 1863/01/09
- Sender:
- Laidley, Theodore Thaddeus Sobieski
- Recipient:
- Buffington, A. R.
- Transcript:
- Lt AR Buffington Wheeling Jany, 9 1863. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 9 1863. The carbines were not sent till the fourth 4th inst for want of swivels T.T.S. Laidley Maj 13W41&65coll [page 2] Respectfully referred to Gov Pierpoint. There is the answer to a telegram of last night enquiring for capt Bourns Carbines AR Buffington Ltnr W.V.A. QM office Wheeling DSE 9th 63
- Identifier:
- ptp_0571
- Date:
- 1862/02/22
- Sender:
- Lander, Frederick W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Feby 22 1862. By Telegraph from Paw Paw 22 1862. Forward me a schedule & direct proof I hear Dunning burned some houses against my orders. Send me the proclamation & I will publish it over your Signature my course has hitherto been very conservative if you desire it I will clean everything as I go from here to Winchester or to Moorfield act cautiously but if you have full proof direct me as a general appointed from the State of Virginia & I will carry out your views Gen Lander 79.w.316col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0574
- Date:
- 1862/02/26
- Sender:
- Lander, Frederick W.
- Recipient:
- Darr, Joseph, Jr.
- Transcript:
- Wheeling Feby 26 1862. By Telegraph from Paw Paw 1862. To Major Jos Darr Jno Marshall[underlined] Maj Chamberlain is here the trial waits for the arrival of Maj Armstrong from Wheeling will Terminate in three days if the witnesses arrive Gen Lander 24296pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0647
- Date:
- 1862/05/20
- Sender:
- Latham, George B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- His Excellency FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 20 1862. Please commission Immediately for Co B Second Va regt for Captain Daniel Wilson First Lieut Amos B Hammer Second Lieut Asbury C Baker Day is not yet commissioned as Adjutant Please withold the commission for the present and Commission Alexander I. Pentecost for quarter master Geo B Latham Col 2 Va Vols 45Gs19paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0660
- Date:
- 1862/06/17
- Sender:
- Latham, George B.
- Recipient:
- Samuels, Henry J.
- Transcript:
- Adjt Genl Samuels, Wheeling June 17 186. By Telegraph from Mt Jackson 186. First Lieut Smith Co F Second 2 Va has this day resigned I nominate for Immediate Promotion in this regt the following for Lieut Col Alexander Scott Capt Co F for Capt Co F David C Buclay first Lieut Geo D. for first Lieut Co F this B Smith Lieut Co F for second Lieut Co F John R Frisber first Sergeant Co F for first Lieut Co D Jos Buchfield Second Lieut Co D for Second Lieut Co D William Scholey [page 2] first Seargt Co D have written you further by mail Geo R Latham Col 2 Va regt 92n286pd Alexander Scott Recommendation & others
- Identifier:
- ptp_0659
- Date:
- 1862/06/17
- Sender:
- Latham, George B.
- Recipient:
- Samuels, Henry J.
- Transcript:
- Adjt Genl Samuels, Wheeling June 17 186. By Telegraph from Mt Jackson 186. First Lieut Smith Co F Second 2 Va has this day resigned I nominate for Immediate Promotion in this regt the following for Lieut Col Alexander Scott Capt Co F for Capt Co F David C Buclay first Lieut Geo D. for first Lieut Co F this B Smith Lieut Co F for second Lieut Co F John R Frisber first Sergeant Co F for first Lieut Co D Jos Buchfield Second Lieut Co D for Second Lieut Co D William Scholey [page 2] first Seargt Co D have written you further by mail Geo R Latham Col 2 Va regt 92n286pd Alexander Scott Recommendation & others
- Identifier:
- ptp_0860
- Date:
- 1862/10/28
- Sender:
- Latham, George B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 28 1862. By Telegraph from Beverly 28 1862. Maj Gibson has resigned hold up appointment for the present Geo R Latham Col Comdg 1st Brigade10 D35pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0583
- Date:
- 1862/03/19
- Sender:
- Latham, George R.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Mch 19 1861. By Telegraph from Cheat Mountain 19 1862. Some of the officers of this regiment are resigning in consequence of the examination. I am left in temporary command will write you by first mail. A scouting party has just returned from Greenbank with one rebel captain one adjutant & two privates. No loss. Geo R Latham CoB 2d Va Regt
- Identifier:
- ptp_0926
- Date:
- 1863/02/23
- Sender:
- Latham, George R.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 1 1863. By Telegraph from Beverly 23 1863. Through erroneous instructions the mustering officer failed to remuster the officers of this regiment shall they not receive pay in consequence major Hill can explain Geo R Latham Col Comdg 25De80pd [page 2] There are no instructions requiring a re-muster or promotion same regiment officers. Some officers of General Milroy's brigade state that it was the custom at Washington. I subsequently saw General Cox who informed me that it was not required. The rumor brought by Genl Milroy's officers seems to be the only foundation for the impression that it was necessary. I have however written to Washington to ascertain and this afternoon I telegraphed to that effect. B.H. Hill Maj USA Must Off
- Identifier:
- ptp_0927
- Date:
- 1863/02/23
- Sender:
- Latham, George R.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jany 1 1863. By Telegraph from Beverly 23 1863. Through erroneous instructions the mustering officer failed to remuster the officers of this regiment shall they not receive pay in consequence major Hill can explain Geo R Latham Col Comdg 25De80pd [page 2] There are no instructions requiring a re-muster or promotion same regiment officers. Some officers of General Milroy's brigade state that it was the custom at Washington. I subsequently saw General Cox who informed me that it was not required. The rumor brought by Genl Milroy's officers seems to be the only foundation for the impression that it was necessary. I have however written to Washington to ascertain and this afternoon I telegraphed to that effect. B.H. Hill Maj USA Must Off
- Identifier:
- ptp_0113
- Date:
- 1861/07/24
- Sender:
- Latham, George R.
- Recipient:
- Samuels, Henry J.
- Transcript:
- Adj't Genl Samuels Wheeling July 23 186. By Telegraph from Sparesville 24 186. Major Owens Second 2nd virg infantry regiment accepted July fifth (5th) please fill the vacancy and notify me immediatly by telegraph fill no other vacancy until I write you Geo. R. Latham Col Cmdg 2nd Va. Vols 27B118pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0272
- Date:
- 1861/09/03
- Sender:
- Lazell, Warren
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 3 1861. By Telegraph from New York " 3 186 Tell Mr Crothers the contract for blankets & talmas is secured Warren Lazell for The Gutta Percha Manfg Co 11G32pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0529
- Date:
- 1861/12/02
- Sender:
- Legar, Joseph
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Dec2 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 2 1861. Send certificate of my election Jos Legar 5w35&70coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0261
- Date:
- 1861/09/01
- Sender:
- Leib, Charles
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va. Sept 1st 1861. By Telegram from Clarksburg 1st 1861. the Ohio thirtieth have arrived Norton & myself have just returned with a company the rebels retreated will march Shintown [Shinnston] at seven (7) oclock to meet them Chas Leib Capt AQM 26 D83pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0308
- Date:
- 1861/09/10
- Sender:
- Leib, Charles
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 10 1861. By Telegram from Clarksburg 10 1861. Where were your blankets sent, during my absence at Washington five thousand were recd for me by Capt Chandler AQM & all save about fifteen hundred have been issued. none others have been recd since save horse blankets Chas Leib Capt & AQM 38D119pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0341
- Date:
- 1861/09/16
- Sender:
- Leib, Charles
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling, Sept 16 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 16 1861. I have but few horses all of them unfit for cavalry. Seventy eight (78) came here this morning for I suppose first Va regiment of Cavalry two hundred (200) more expected tomorrow. the saddles & bridles &c will come from Lieut Crispin. C Leib Capt & AQM 48.W.128Col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0340
- Date:
- 1861/09/16
- Sender:
- Leib, Charles
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va. Sept 16 1861. By Telegram from Clarksburg 16 1861. Have no government money but will let him have one thousand (1000) dollars answer Chas Leib Capt & AQM 13WH44colchg
- Identifier:
- ptp_0314
- Date:
- 1861/09/11
- Sender:
- Leib, Charles
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 11 1861. By Telegram from Clarksburg 11 1861. I cannot send the blankets without an order from Genl Kelly & a receipt from a quartermaster or colonel of a regt. C. Leib Capt. AQM 22D71pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0142
- Date:
- 1861/08/03
- Sender:
- Lesley, James, Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 3d 1861. By telegraph from Washington 3 1861. You are authorized to raise & organize eight regiments of infantry & two regts of cavalry official letter goes forward tomorrow by mail by order of Secy of War Jas Lesley Jr Chief Clk 29 G73pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0997
- Date:
- 1863/05/05
- Sender:
- Lidner, Edward
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 5 1863. By Telegraph from New York 5 1863. Are the five hundred Lindners Carbines in the field & where please answer Edwd Lindner ae[?] then fire 13G36pd [page 2] Ansd there are 500 here HJS AG Va
- Identifier:
- ptp_0996
- Date:
- 1863/05/05
- Sender:
- Lidner, Edward
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 5 1863. By Telegraph from New York 5 1863. Are the five hundred Lindners Carbines in the field & where please answer Edwd Lindner ae[?] then fire 13G36pd [page 2] Ansd there are 500 here HJS AG Va
- Identifier:
- ptp_0486
- Date:
- 1861/11/13
- Sender:
- Lightburn, Joseph
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 13 1861. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant, 12 1861. Send me two 2 pieces of artillery with ammunition. Guyandotte has been taken Ceredo threatened with three thousand 3000 rebels Gallipolis and Pt Pleasant in danger Col Lightburn 23 Hm102 paid
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0671
- Date:
- 1862/07/01
- Sender:
- Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
- Recipient:
- Samuels, Henry J.
- Transcript:
- HJ Samuels Adjt Genl Wheeling July 1 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 1 1862. Who am I to regard as having the command of the Company of the eleventh Va regt Known as Youngs Company? Young or Brooks? It is necessary that some one should command & but one officer can be allowed please inform JAJ Lightburn Col Comdg 4th Brigade 47D131pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0765
- Date:
- 1862/09/12
- Sender:
- Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Camp Piatt 12 1862. A column of eight thousand (8000) is now in valley floyd is advancing by way of wyoming Intending to cut us off at Coals Mouth I have been fighting them two (two) days commencing at Fayette my whole force is at this point which I will be compelled to evacuate tonight or have my retreat [page 2] Intercepted I shall make a stance below Charleston I have orders from Genl Hallick to fall back to Point Pleasant if the force should bee too Heavy for me. our loss supposed to be near two hundred (200) not positively known J A J Lightburn Col Comdg 93Hm292pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0766
- Date:
- 1862/09/12
- Sender:
- Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 12 1862. By Telegraph from Camp Piatt 12 1862. A column of eight thousand (8000) is now in valley floyd is advancing by way of wyoming Intending to cut us off at Coals Mouth I have been fighting them two (two) days commencing at Fayette my whole force is at this point which I will be compelled to evacuate tonight or have my retreat [page 2] Intercepted I shall make a stance below Charleston I have orders from Genl Hallick to fall back to Point Pleasant if the force should bee too Heavy for me. our loss supposed to be near two hundred (200) not positively known J A J Lightburn Col Comdg 93Hm292pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0799
- Date:
- 1862/09/19
- Sender:
- Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 19 1862. By Telegraph from Pt. Pleasant 19 1862. Capt Young's Company is here he desires to go into the thirteenth 13th if it can be so arranged I think it will be best J.A.J. Lightburn Col Comdg 24M51pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0807
- Date:
- 1862/09/21
- Sender:
- Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 21 1862. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 21 Enemy at Charleston from nine to twelve thousand strong with pieces of artillery under Genls Loring Williams Eckles & Jenkins Jenkins & Floyd was to cut off my retreat but failed I learn they are fortifying two miles below Charleston but have not advanced in [page 2] force below that point I am fortifying this point and organizing my command Gov Palsey leaves tomorrow with further particulars Charleston not burned as represented JAJ Lightburn Col Comdg 71Hm494pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0987
- Date:
- 1863/05/04
- Sender:
- Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 4 1863. By Telegraph from Grafton 4 1863. All quiet here. Nothing from the enemy except a rumor of a small force near Evansville JAJ Lightburn Brig Genl 16W53Coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0909
- Date:
- 1862/??/18
- Sender:
- Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
- Recipient:
- Hall, John
- Transcript:
- Col Jno. Hall Wheel 186. By Telegraph from Point Pleasant 18 1862. I have just arrived my command will be in tonight, I brought away all my artillery wagons and horses men not demoralized JAJ Lightburn Col Comdg 22w98&98col
- 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
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0613
- Date:
- 1862/05/08
- Sender:
- Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 8 1862 By Telegraph from Charleston 8 1862 I have this day a Petition Presented by a large majority of the Company known as Capt Mists Cavalry to have him reinstated to his command there also accompanies the petition a Statement from Genl Cox relating to the matter all of which will be forwarded by mail I am requested to make this Statement that the Governor may not take action until said communication arrives Respectfully I remain your obt Svt JAJ Lightburn, Col 4th Va Vols Comdg 73D224pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0731
- Date:
- 1862/08/22
- Sender:
- Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Hon FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 22 1862. By Telegraph from Gauley 22 1862. I respectfully request that the Head Quarters of the thirteenth 13 regt be at Charleston to enable me to use the fourth 4th in front I can clothe & arm the regt any time it reports for duty JAJ Lightburn Col Comdg Dist Kanawha 35D110pd
