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- Identifier:
- ptp_0459
- Date:
- 1861/11/01
- Sender:
- Scott, T. A.
- Recipient:
- Crothers, H. W.
- Transcript:
- 73 Dated Washn Nov 1st 1861. Rec'd Phil'a, 1861. , O'clock, min. M. to H.W. Crothers The guns by the Arego are all disposed of Shall be able to supply western devision very soon. T. A. Scott 18/62
- Identifier:
- ptp_0458
- Date:
- 1861/11/01
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Gauley 1 1861. No I cannot spare him & at this time an advance would not be advisable even with a much larger force WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 4D18pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0457
- Date:
- 1861/11/01
- Sender:
- Muson, Jacob A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 1 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 1 1861. Col Wilkinson informed me you had sent a man to muster the Company that Ephraim Bee was to see you about. He has not come. Will you send him immediately Jacob A Muson 30.95pd
- 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_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_0454
- 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_0453
- Date:
- 1861/11/01
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Thoburn, Joseph
- Transcript:
- Col Thoburn Wheeling Nov 1st 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 1st 1861. When will you be ready to come to me two 2 of of your companies arrived & marched to Romney yesterday I have ordered the other two 2 here from Wirt County. answer immediately BF Kelley Brig Genl 31Bn103paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0452
- Date:
- 1861/11/01
- Sender:
- Darr, Joseph, Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0451
- Date:
- 1861/10/31
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 31 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek Va 31 1861. Your kind letter received this evening on my return from Cumberland. I thank you for your Solicitude for my welfare and am exceedingly gratified to know that that my friends are feeling so much interest in my success I am doing all I can to procure reinforcements but I don not intend to be driven back even if I do not get them. Armstrong was not captured he fled to the mountains. I return to Romney tomorrow morning. BF Kelley Brig Genl 77Rn241Paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0450
- Date:
- 1861/10/31
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 31 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 31 1861. I learn since I came over here that a young man by the name of Foster went through here yesterday with Col McDonalds trunk on his way to Wheeling. Foster has been heretofore employed in the hospital at Grafton. Have the baggage quickly seized & examine it fully and retain it there may be important papers [page 2] in the trunk BF Kelly Brig Genl 59Bn187pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0449
- Date:
- 1861/10/31
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 31 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 31 1861. I learn since I came over here that a young man by the name of Foster went through here yesterday with Col McDonalds trunk on his way to Wheeling. Foster has been heretofore employed in the hospital at Grafton. Have the baggage quickly seized & examine it fully and retain it there may be important papers [page 2] in the trunk BF Kelly Brig Genl 59Bn187pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0448
- Date:
- 1861/10/31
- Sender:
- Anisansel, Henry
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 31 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 31 1861. I cannot go to Hills company before next week great to do here to prepare quarters for men by Special order of Genl Rosecrans I must got to Buckhannon immediately on special duty. Will telegraph Soon as I positively know where I shall winter. please send Quarter Master immediately . Send Saddles as soon as possible H. Anisansel, Col 1st V.C. 55D170pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0447
- Date:
- 1861/10/31
- Sender:
- Crothers, H. W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 31 1861. By Telegraph from New York 31 1861. Got two thousand 2000 pistols today & working hard for guns HW Crothers 10G30pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0446
- Date:
- 1861/10/30
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Oct 30 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek 30 1861. I have no guns here except such as we captured from the rebels they are old flint locks & not worth having we have about three hundred of them BF Kelley Brig Genl 29Rn92paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0445
- Date:
- 1861/10/30
- Sender:
- Updegraff, J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 30 1861. By Telegraph from New York 30 1861. Sir I will accept if allowed am just leaving for Boston harker in charge of business of war will inform you when I can join on my return J Updegraff 28W61&50Coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0444
- Date:
- 1861/10/30
- Sender:
- Crothers, H. W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0443
- Date:
- 1861/10/28
- Sender:
- Tyler, Erastus B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 28 1861. By Telegraph from Charleston 26 Via Gallipolis 28 1861. Appoint without delay an efficient man to command the eighth Va regt signed L Rubber.' I concur in above the necessity is great & a competent man should be appointed early. EB Tyler Col Cmdg Post 33Hm138pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0442
- Date:
- 1861/10/27
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 27 1861. By Telegraph from Romney Va 26 1861. 6 oclock PM via New Creek 27 I left New Creek at twelve 12 oclock last night with my force and attacked the outposts of the enemy at three 3 oclock this afternoon and after a brilliant action of two hours completely routed them captured many prisoners much Camp Equipage and all of their cannon ammunition and wagons the rebels are in full retreat on Winchester this breaks the backbone of secession on the upper Potomac our loss is but trifling considering the length of time we [page 2] were engaged my officers & men without exception behaved nobly. BF Kelley Brig Genl 88RN274paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0441
- Date:
- 1861/10/27
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 27 1861. By Telegraph from Romney Va 26 1861. 6 oclock PM via New Creek 27 I left New Creek at twelve 12 oclock last night with my force and attacked the outposts of the enemy at three 3 oclock this afternoon and after a brilliant action of two hours completely routed them captured many prisoners much Camp Equipage and all of their cannon ammunition and wagons the rebels are in full retreat on Winchester this breaks the backbone of secession on the upper Potomac our loss is but trifling considering the length of time we [page 2] were engaged my officers & men without exception behaved nobly. BF Kelley Brig Genl 88RN274paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0440
- Date:
- 1861/10/26
- Sender:
- Darr, Joseph, Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0439
- Date:
- 1861/10/26
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 26 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Tompkins 26 1861. Line at last open again have ordered Col Anisansel to proceed with his command to Clarksburg with his entire command and encamp there a hospital will be established in Wheeling as soon as arrangements for that purpose can be made much obliged for your kind attentions WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 46D143pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0438
- Date:
- 1861/10/26
- Sender:
- Rathbone, John Castelli
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 26 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 26 1861. Have you any blouses & overcoats for co 'A' 11th regt at Spencer If so can you send me eighty eight 88 JC Rathbone, Lieut Col 21q70pd [page 2] ans by me now here will be in day or two will send them HK Saunders Adjt Gen
- Identifier:
- ptp_0437
- Date:
- 1861/10/26
- Sender:
- Rathbone, John Castelli
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 26 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 26 1861. Have you any blouses & overcoats for co 'A' 11th regt at Spencer If so can you send me eighty eight 88 JC Rathbone, Lieut Col 21q70pd [page 2] ans by me now here will be in day or two will send them HK Saunders Adjt Gen
- Identifier:
- ptp_0436
- Date:
- 1861/10/25
- Sender:
- Reynolds, Joseph J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 25 1861. By Telegraph from Huttinville 25 1861. In accordance with the request of Genl Kelly I have ordered Capt Daums battery to Grafton he left yesterday morning & is probably at Grafton this evening. Capt Daum in deficient two Lieuts & having every confidence in the Captain I respectfully recommend that you commission the Gentlemen whose names he will submit. [page 2] JJ Reynolds, Brig Genl 53D164pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0435
- Date:
- 1861/10/25
- Sender:
- Reynolds, Joseph J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 25 1861. By Telegraph from Huttinville 25 1861. In accordance with the request of Genl Kelly I have ordered Capt Daums battery to Grafton he left yesterday morning & is probably at Grafton this evening. Capt Daum in deficient two Lieuts & having every confidence in the Captain I respectfully recommend that you commission the Gentlemen whose names he will submit. [page 2] JJ Reynolds, Brig Genl 53D164pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0434
- Date:
- 1861/10/25
- Sender:
- Ripley, James Wolfe
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 25 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 25 1861. Telegram received you are authorized to call on Capt Crispin to inspect the saddles contracted for by you JW Ripley Brig Genl 18G.51pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0433
- Date:
- 1861/10/25
- Sender:
- Shell, Daniel C. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 25 1861. By Telegraph from Oakland 25 1861. Sir are you going to send ammunition to Home Guards Hardy Co & also clothing we need them answer immediately Capt Daniel CM Shell Hardy Co Home Guards 20Fn70pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0432
- Date:
- 1861/10/24
- Sender:
- Anisansel, Henry
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 24 1 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 24 1861. I have rec'd here order from head quarters to send immediately my quarter master to Clarksburg to report himself to Capt Leib for these horses & ship them at once to Wheeling will your Excellency please see to it your most Respectfully [page 2] Hy Anisansel Col 1st VC 37C158pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0431
- Date:
- 1861/10/24
- Sender:
- Anisansel, Henry
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 24 1 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 24 1861. I have rec'd here order from head quarters to send immediately my quarter master to Clarksburg to report himself to Capt Leib for these horses & ship them at once to Wheeling will your Excellency please see to it your most Respectfully [page 2] Hy Anisansel Col 1st VC 37C158pd
- 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_0429
- Date:
- 1861/10/23
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 23 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 23 1861. Can you furnish the seventh 7 Va with ninety eight 98 blouses and one hundred ninety six (196) overcoats ninety eight (98) of the overcoats to be sent to New Creek BF Kelley Brig Genl 26Gr831pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0428
- Date:
- 1861/10/23
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 23 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton . 23 1861. Are there any more companies of the first Virginia on the Island ready for service if so send them up here BF Kelley Brig Genl 21Gr68pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0427
- Date:
- 1861/10/23
- Sender:
- Durand, J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 23 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 23 1861. I sent you by Adams express on the ninth inst vouchers for transportation amounting to two hundred & twenty four dollars & fifty cents which I would be pleased to receive the account & find it correct [page 2] J Durand Supt M&C RR Co
- Identifier:
- ptp_0426
- Date:
- 1861/10/23
- Sender:
- Durand, J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 23 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 23 1861. I sent you by Adams express on the ninth inst vouchers for transportation amounting to two hundred & twenty four dollars & fifty cents which I would be pleased to receive the account & find it correct [page 2] J Durand Supt M&C RR Co
- Identifier:
- ptp_0425
- Date:
- 1861/10/22
- Sender:
- Fowkes, R.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- To Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 22 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 22 1861. I am not authorized to open a poll for congress send me the authority R Fowkes 14D47pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0424
- Date:
- 1861/10/21
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 21st 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Tompkins 21 1861. Have complied with your request and telegraphed order to Lieut McElroy please have filled in the order whether first or second Lieut & Whether infantry or Cavalry & direct Adjt Genl to telegraph same to these Headquarters W.S Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 36D113pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0423
- Date:
- 1861/10/21
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Oct 21st 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Tompkins 21 1861. The appointment of that Capt of the fourth infantry who has been permitted to take service in the Va Vols to the command of the sixth Va at Charleston will solve the great difficulty Clements who has been Elected is in my opinion unfit for Colonel if you could appoint Capt Oley Lieut Col & Keenan Major & possibly Vice Versa I think the organization would be completed in a very short time & the regt becomes a valuable one. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 79D242pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0422
- Date:
- 1861/10/21
- Sender:
- Darr, Joseph, Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0421
- Date:
- 1861/10/21
- Sender:
- Darr, Joseph, Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0420
- Date:
- 1861/10/21
- Sender:
- Crothers, H. W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Oct 21 1861. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 21 1861. Six Hundred boxes clothing & Blankets shipped today to Capt Downing for you more tomorrow HW Crothers 11g45pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0419
- Date:
- 1861/10/21
- Sender:
- Crane, Samuel
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 21 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 21 1861. Ten or twelve of the best of the citizens of Tucker County are here I have conversed with them Tucker County is quiet send no more troops there one company there now Sam'l Crane 32W101col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0418
- Date:
- 1861/10/19
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Cot 19th 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton Va 19th 1861. I ordered Col Richmond with the First Va to Elizabethtown he arrived there today at four (4) o'clock pm. I have not withdrawn all the force from Tucker county. Capt Snider will remain there until further orders. Do not suffer yourself to be annoyed or troubled by old Dr. Parsons. I have learned better. The expedition to Tucker was well executed & fully met my [page 2] my expectations. BF Kelley Brig Gen 65Gr200pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0417
- Date:
- 1861/10/19
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Cot 19th 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton Va 19th 1861. I ordered Col Richmond with the First Va to Elizabethtown he arrived there today at four (4) o'clock pm. I have not withdrawn all the force from Tucker county. Capt Snider will remain there until further orders. Do not suffer yourself to be annoyed or troubled by old Dr. Parsons. I have learned better. The expedition to Tucker was well executed & fully met my [page 2] my expectations. BF Kelley Brig Gen 65Gr200pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0416
- Date:
- 1861/10/19
- Sender:
- Richmond, Nathaniel P.
- Recipient:
- Anisansel, Henry
- Transcript:
- Col H Anisansel Wheeling Oct 19 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 19 1861. We leave at ten 10 oclock today for Wirt CH Capt Hill is surrounded but not cut up as reported. N.P. Richmond Lieut Col Comdg Detachment 20W70col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0415
- Date:
- 1861/10/18
- Sender:
- Van Winkle, Peter G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 18 1861. No orders or any other communication has come from Genl Kelley what is the matter. P.G. Van Winkle 15W55Co
- Identifier:
- ptp_0414
- Date:
- 1861/10/18
- Sender:
- Saunders, Johnson
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 18 1861. Gen Cameron left here this morning for Pittsburg via Steubenville Johnson Saunders & Co. 10W50Col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0413
- Date:
- 1861/10/18
- Sender:
- Russell, David A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18th 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy . 18th 1861. Capt Brown's company stationed at spencer Roane Co Va are out of provisions and I was dispatched to Parkersburg to get some & I cannot get any wagons or guards to take it to them & I want to know what to do immediately Russell Serg't Co C4th Regt 44W184&206col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0412
- Date:
- 1861/10/18
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Tompkins 18 1861. Capt Crispin has been ordered to supply Col Bolles & the two Companies of Col Wilkinson as requested I have dispatched Lieut Conine to you with letters whom I recommended as Col of the ninth Va hope he will be able to proceed at once to Guyandotte & organize [page 2] this regt WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 51D158pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0411
- Date:
- 1861/10/18
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Tompkins 18 1861. Capt Crispin has been ordered to supply Col Bolles & the two Companies of Col Wilkinson as requested I have dispatched Lieut Conine to you with letters whom I recommended as Col of the ninth Va hope he will be able to proceed at once to Guyandotte & organize [page 2] this regt WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 51D158pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0410
- Date:
- 1861/10/18
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1861 By Telegraph from 18 1861 Send Capt Boggs & Company to report to me at these head quarters though I have not much faith in him yet I will try & use him to advantage BF Kelly, Brig Genl 26.92pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0409
- Date:
- 1861/10/18
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 18 1861. The following is an extract from telegram just rec'd from Col Richmond Two 2 messengers have just arrived from Capt Hill he reports all quiet at Elizabethtown & that the rebels are in no considerable force at that point. You will therefore see by the above that the [page 2] people of Parkersburg are more scared than hurt. Col Richmond expresses opinion that it is perfectly useless for the troops under his command to move into Wirt or Calhoun unless they can remain there a month or two. I have ordered Capt Litinzer with his company & a part of Capt Peirpoints into Calhoun & Wirt I therefore shall not order the troops at Parkersburg to move until [page 3] (3) Further ordered. You need not send the other company to Parkersburg until you hear further from me. BF Kelley Brig Genl 132Gr301pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0408
- Date:
- 1861/10/18
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 18 1861. The following is an extract from telegram just rec'd from Col Richmond Two 2 messengers have just arrived from Capt Hill he reports all quiet at Elizabethtown & that the rebels are in no considerable force at that point. You will therefore see by the above that the [page 2] people of Parkersburg are more scared than hurt. Col Richmond expresses opinion that it is perfectly useless for the troops under his command to move into Wirt or Calhoun unless they can remain there a month or two. I have ordered Capt Litinzer with his company & a part of Capt Peirpoints into Calhoun & Wirt I therefore shall not order the troops at Parkersburg to move until [page 3] (3) Further ordered. You need not send the other company to Parkersburg until you hear further from me. BF Kelley Brig Genl 132Gr301pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0407
- Date:
- 1861/10/18
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 18 1861. The following is an extract from telegram just rec'd from Col Richmond Two 2 messengers have just arrived from Capt Hill he reports all quiet at Elizabethtown & that the rebels are in no considerable force at that point. You will therefore see by the above that the [page 2] people of Parkersburg are more scared than hurt. Col Richmond expresses opinion that it is perfectly useless for the troops under his command to move into Wirt or Calhoun unless they can remain there a month or two. I have ordered Capt Litinzer with his company & a part of Capt Peirpoints into Calhoun & Wirt I therefore shall not order the troops at Parkersburg to move until [page 3] (3) Further ordered. You need not send the other company to Parkersburg until you hear further from me. BF Kelley Brig Genl 132Gr301pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0406
- Date:
- 1861/10/18
- Sender:
- Van Winkle, Peter G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 18 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 18 1861. A messenger just in from Hill he has got back to Elizabeth only two men wounded the rebels have withdrawn or dispersed . I think the troops here or a portion of them should go at once to the oil wells and remain there a while. P.G. Van Winkle 45W145Col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0405
- Date:
- 1861/10/18
- Sender:
- Van Winkle, Peter G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Dated Parkesburg Oct 18 1861. Received 11 o'clock 10 min AM to Gov F.H. Peirpoint The troops are here waiting orders. Hill was fighting yesterday this side of the oil wells with some loss. A messenger just from Webbs Mills says the same game is playing in that vicinity 30 or more rebels armed and mounted passed up the south fork of Hughes River yesterday they threaten to Rob the stores and shoot men who have acted as guides for our troops. The Railroad guards at Ellenborro are poorly supplied with ammunition. VanW
- Identifier:
- ptp_0404
- Date:
- 1861/10/17
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Thornton
- Transcript:
- Col Thornton Wheeling Oct 17 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 17 1861. How many companies have you armed & ready? Send all you have by boat at once to Parkersburg that place is threatened answer BF Kelley Brig Genl 23.74pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0403
- Date:
- 1861/10/17
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 17 1861. By telegraph from Grafton 17 1861. Lieut Col Richmond will take command of the troops you send to Parkersburg I have sent ammunition by this evenings train I think they are unnecessarily alarmed at Parkersburg. BF Kelley Brig Genl 28.W.89Col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0402
- Date:
- 1861/10/17
- Sender:
- Hoy, Henry J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 17th 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 17th 1861. Shall I obtain wagons & rations here? H.J. Hoy Adjt 1W40Collect
- Identifier:
- ptp_0401
- Date:
- 1861/10/17
- Sender:
- Van Winkle, Peter G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 17 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 17 1861. The rebels have appeared in great force in Wirt County. Hills command is reported cut to pieces we must have troops arms and ammunition without delay there are none here from Genl Kelley telegraphs he will send men from Wheeling they should go by special train to Walkers station tonight the railroad guard should be on the alert and a competent officers sent to take charge of the whole force. Communicate with [page 2] Kelley ascertain what he has done & urge haste. P.G. Van Winkle 80.q.250pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0400
- Date:
- 1861/10/17
- Sender:
- Van Winkle, Peter G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 17 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 17 1861. The rebels have appeared in great force in Wirt County. Hills command is reported cut to pieces we must have troops arms and ammunition without delay there are none here from Genl Kelley telegraphs he will send men from Wheeling they should go by special train to Walkers station tonight the railroad guard should be on the alert and a competent officers sent to take charge of the whole force. Communicate with [page 2] Kelley ascertain what he has done & urge haste. P.G. Van Winkle 80.q.250pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0399
- Date:
- 1861/10/17
- Sender:
- Farnsworth, Daniel D. T.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 17 1861. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 1861. Poll Books Recd for & against new state none for congress or convention fourteenth for each required DDT Farnsworth 17D56pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0398
- Date:
- 1861/10/17
- Sender:
- Cameron, Simon
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- His Excy F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov of Va. Wheeling Oct 17 1861. By Telegraph from Louisville " 16 1861. It will be impossible for me to stop at Wheeling on my return I will be in Cincinnati tomorrow evening at Six (6) PM & will be glad to see you. Simon Cameron 31L170pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0397
- Date:
- 1861/10/14
- Sender:
- Harris, Thomas Maley
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 14 1861. By Telegraph from Buckhannon 14 1861. I have five or six squads in different counties in this vicinity of from forty (40) to seventy (70) men will you order Lieut C.C. Whitson to muster them in & have them subsisted for two 2 weeks. T.M. Harris 36DH3paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0396
- Date:
- 1861/10/13
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 13th 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 15 1861. I gave orders several days since to the commanding officer at Parkersburg to draw rations & forage from the United States quartermaster & not from Mr. Conley. BF Kelley, Brig Genl 26W83Coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0395
- Date:
- 1861/10/13
- Sender:
- Wheat, James S.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 13 1861. By Telegraph from Charleston Va 11 1861. Via Gallipolis 13 Your Proclamation for the election of judge of the eighteenth circuit justices of the peace & other county officers for the twenty fourth inst would save much expense & promote public convenience Jas S Wheate [Wheat] 32W138&227
- Identifier:
- ptp_0394
- Date:
- 1861/10/11
- Sender:
- Williamson, J. A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Governor Wheeling Oct 11 1861. By Telegraph from Wirt CH 1861. I have just seen a dispatch to Capt Hill from Genl Rosecrans ordering him to report his Company at Clarksburg immediately which created considerable uneasiness among us in our present [page 2] threatened condition as it would leave us without protection the most of our Home Guard have volunteered in his Company. the secesh are collecting in considerable bodies around us & threatening an attack upon us. Can the order of Genl Rosecrans be countermanded until Capt Hill place be supplied by other troops yours respy JA Williamson 8492/12pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0393
- Date:
- 1861/10/11
- Sender:
- Williamson, J. A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Governor Wheeling Oct 11 1861. By Telegraph from Wirt CH 1861. I have just seen a dispatch to Capt Hill from Genl Rosecrans ordering him to report his Company at Clarksburg immediately which created considerable uneasiness among us in our present [page 2] threatened condition as it would leave us without protection the most of our Home Guard have volunteered in his Company. the secesh are collecting in considerable bodies around us & threatening an attack upon us. Can the order of Genl Rosecrans be countermanded until Capt Hill place be supplied by other troops yours respy JA Williamson 8492/12pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0392
- Date:
- 1861/10/10
- Sender:
- Treadwell, Thomas J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 10 1861. By Telegraph from Philadelphia 10 1861. The price paid contracts for cavalry equipment includes the articles you name is twenty seven 27 dollars & a half 1/2 TJ Treadwell 1. Lt of ord 19W53 &86Col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0391
- Date:
- 1861/10/10
- Sender:
- Chandler, John G.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 10 1861. By Telegraph from Mountain Cove 10 1861. I sent a despatch today to adjt Wheat Wheeling Concerning clothing will you please answer it as he is absent I understand JG Chandler Capt & AQM 22D71pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0390
- Date:
- 1861/10/09
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 9 1861. By Telegraph from Mountain Cove 9 1861. Have a letter from Col Lightburn just returned from Roane he thinks the force left there will suffice I will however take further measures WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 25D80pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0389
- Date:
- 1861/10/09
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 9 1861. By telegraph from Grafton 9 1861. You will please have Wm Eperson & Braxton B Derritt of Barbour county now prisoners at Camp Carlile released. Have them sent up on tomorrow's train. You will have them take the oath of course BF Kelley Brig Genl 34 Gr107pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0388
- Date:
- 1861/10/09
- Sender:
- Darr, Joseph, Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0387
- Date:
- 1861/10/08
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 8 1861. By Telegraph from Mountain Cove 1861. Gov. The seal & attention as well as the experience of H B. Hubbard seem to be worthy of employment in the military service of the state could you not give him the Lieut Colonelcy of the first Va or the seventh Va WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 42D131pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0386
- Date:
- 1861/10/08
- Sender:
- Ripley, James Wolfe
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 8 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 8 1861. The horse equipments have been ordered JW. Riply [Ripley] BG 6G35pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0385
- Date:
- 1861/10/08
- Sender:
- Darr, Joseph, Jr.
- Recipient:
- Anisansel, Henry
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0384
- Date:
- 1861/10/08
- Sender:
- Darr, Joseph, Jr.
- Recipient:
- Anisansel, Henry
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0383
- Date:
- 1861/10/07
- Sender:
- Crispin, Silas
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 7 1861. By Telegraph from Bellaire " 7 1861. I have three hundred thirty one 331 cavalry sabers on hand. S. Crispin Capt Ordnance 10J25paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0382
- Date:
- 1861/10/04
- Sender:
- Regers, J. W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F H Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 4 186 By Telegraph from Benwood 4 186 Grant me the privelage to take the corpse sergt Rawkins seventh 7th Virginia Volunteers to Parkersburg free 44 J.W. Regers Chaplain Regt 16W40pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0381
- Date:
- 1861/10/04
- Sender:
- Ransom, H. C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 4 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 4 1861. I have no clothing at Wheeling will keep your requisite until some arrives or returns Capt HC Ransom AQM 16 Gr53pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0380
- Date:
- 1861/10/04
- Sender:
- Evans, James
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 4 1861. By Telegraph from Fairmont 4 1861. Examine and see if you are not mistaken in having signed Major Lackwoods Commission. Capt. Fisher said the Adjutant General told him it was made out but not signed James Evans 29W73Col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0379
- Date:
- 1861/10/04
- Sender:
- David, J. B. A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- 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
- Identifier:
- ptp_0378
- Date:
- 1861/10/03
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 3 1861. By Telegraph from Top Big Sewall 3 1861. Your dispatch concerning blankets for Virginia troops rec'd though lines just open also you dispatch asking for cannon at mouth of Kanawha blankets are the[?] most difficulty clothing to provide[?] but I am informed that supplies will soon be ample distribution of clothing has had to give way to subsistence ammunition & camp equipage trust the transportation will soon be found [page 2] in the meantime some entrenchments ought to be made but I have not an officer on my staff or in my dispatch that is competent for the duty. What was done with the case of Maj Frothingham? It is utterly impossible for me to render the services to my country I desire to do unless I am provided with men &[page 3] means to do it B. F. Kelley Brig Genl 118Gr241pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0377
- Date:
- 1861/10/03
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 3 1861. By Telegraph from Top Big Sewall 3 1861. Your dispatch concerning blankets for Virginia troops rec'd though lines just open also you dispatch asking for cannon at mouth of Kanawha blankets are the[?] most difficulty clothing to provide[?] but I am informed that supplies will soon be ample distribution of clothing has had to give way to subsistence ammunition & camp equipage trust the transportation will soon be found [page 2] in the meantime some entrenchments ought to be made but I have not an officer on my staff or in my dispatch that is competent for the duty. What was done with the case of Maj Frothingham? It is utterly impossible for me to render the services to my country I desire to do unless I am provided with men &[page 3] means to do it B. F. Kelley Brig Genl 118Gr241pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0376
- Date:
- 1861/10/03
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 3 1861. By Telegraph from Top Big Sewall 3 1861. Your dispatch concerning blankets for Virginia troops rec'd though lines just open also you dispatch asking for cannon at mouth of Kanawha blankets are the[?] most difficulty clothing to provide[?] but I am informed that supplies will soon be ample distribution of clothing has had to give way to subsistence ammunition & camp equipage trust the transportation will soon be found [page 2] in the meantime some entrenchments ought to be made but I have not an officer on my staff or in my dispatch that is competent for the duty. What was done with the case of Maj Frothingham? It is utterly impossible for me to render the services to my country I desire to do unless I am provided with men &[page 3] means to do it B. F. Kelley Brig Genl 118Gr241pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0375
- Date:
- 1861/10/03
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 3 1861. By Telegraph from Top Big Sewall 3 1861. I respectfully recommend the appointment of James W Coning to the Colonelcy of the Seventh 7 Va Regiment whaty[?] he is an instructed soldier and has been serving in the Kanawha brigade as Asst Adjt Genl no young officer enjoys a higher reputation in this brigade as to the appointment of Capt Grinkle to the [page 2] artillery service I can only say he appears to be est'eemed by acquaintance an instructed soldier but the command of an artillery company requires talents equal to that of a first class field officer your Excellency will confer a favor by causing prompt report to be made to these headquarters of all troops mustered into the service of the US from Va since August fifteenth 15 and ordering that in future every mustering officer shall send the triplicate of his muster rolls promptly to the headquarters of this department you speak of an artillery company at Point Pleasant if it is in [page 3] (2) the service of the U.S. the captain should return his morning report to these headquarters Genl Wheat will confer a favor by giving me a list of Va. commissioned officers with the dates of their commissions as early as possible this is absolutely necessary to enable us to detail them on court martial [page 4] or other duty WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 211D638pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0374
- Date:
- 1861/10/03
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 3 1861. By Telegraph from Top Big Sewall 3 1861. I respectfully recommend the appointment of James W Coning to the Colonelcy of the Seventh 7 Va Regiment whaty[?] he is an instructed soldier and has been serving in the Kanawha brigade as Asst Adjt Genl no young officer enjoys a higher reputation in this brigade as to the appointment of Capt Grinkle to the [page 2] artillery service I can only say he appears to be est'eemed by acquaintance an instructed soldier but the command of an artillery company requires talents equal to that of a first class field officer your Excellency will confer a favor by causing prompt report to be made to these headquarters of all troops mustered into the service of the US from Va since August fifteenth 15 and ordering that in future every mustering officer shall send the triplicate of his muster rolls promptly to the headquarters of this department you speak of an artillery company at Point Pleasant if it is in [page 3] (2) the service of the U.S. the captain should return his morning report to these headquarters Genl Wheat will confer a favor by giving me a list of Va. commissioned officers with the dates of their commissions as early as possible this is absolutely necessary to enable us to detail them on court martial [page 4] or other duty WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 211D638pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0373
- Date:
- 1861/10/03
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 3 1861. By Telegraph from Top Big Sewall 3 1861. I respectfully recommend the appointment of James W Coning to the Colonelcy of the Seventh 7 Va Regiment whaty[?] he is an instructed soldier and has been serving in the Kanawha brigade as Asst Adjt Genl no young officer enjoys a higher reputation in this brigade as to the appointment of Capt Grinkle to the [page 2] artillery service I can only say he appears to be est'eemed by acquaintance an instructed soldier but the command of an artillery company requires talents equal to that of a first class field officer your Excellency will confer a favor by causing prompt report to be made to these headquarters of all troops mustered into the service of the US from Va since August fifteenth 15 and ordering that in future every mustering officer shall send the triplicate of his muster rolls promptly to the headquarters of this department you speak of an artillery company at Point Pleasant if it is in [page 3] (2) the service of the U.S. the captain should return his morning report to these headquarters Genl Wheat will confer a favor by giving me a list of Va. commissioned officers with the dates of their commissions as early as possible this is absolutely necessary to enable us to detail them on court martial [page 4] or other duty WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 211D638pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0372
- Date:
- 1861/10/03
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 3 1861. By Telegraph from Top Big Sewall 3 1861. I respectfully recommend the appointment of James W Coning to the Colonelcy of the Seventh 7 Va Regiment whaty[?] he is an instructed soldier and has been serving in the Kanawha brigade as Asst Adjt Genl no young officer enjoys a higher reputation in this brigade as to the appointment of Capt Grinkle to the [page 2] artillery service I can only say he appears to be est'eemed by acquaintance an instructed soldier but the command of an artillery company requires talents equal to that of a first class field officer your Excellency will confer a favor by causing prompt report to be made to these headquarters of all troops mustered into the service of the US from Va since August fifteenth 15 and ordering that in future every mustering officer shall send the triplicate of his muster rolls promptly to the headquarters of this department you speak of an artillery company at Point Pleasant if it is in [page 3] (2) the service of the U.S. the captain should return his morning report to these headquarters Genl Wheat will confer a favor by giving me a list of Va. commissioned officers with the dates of their commissions as early as possible this is absolutely necessary to enable us to detail them on court martial [page 4] or other duty WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 211D638pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0371
- Date:
- 1861/10/02
- Sender:
- Crothers, H. W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 2 1861. By Telegraph from Marietta 2 1861. Much of our clothing I am afraid has gone up Kanawha I will ascertain fully. HW Crothers 15W70Coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0370
- Date:
- 1861/10/01
- Sender:
- Wheeler, Newberry W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Oct 1 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 1 1861. Capt Harris has now fifty five 55 men will have sixty by tomorrow N. W. Wheeler 1 Lieut 12246pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0369
- Date:
- 1861/09/30
- Sender:
- Wheeler, Newberry W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 30 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 30 1861. Hon Sir- Capt Harris has forty five 45 men mustered into cavalry service and can fill up in a few days. You will please arrange with Col Bolles if possible N.W. Wheeler 1st Lieut 29q97pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0368
- Date:
- 1861/09/30
- Sender:
- Hicks, Thomas H.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 30 1861. By Telegraph from Metinsoe[?] 30 1861. I have no forces at my command will advise Genl Dix who has charge of this division Thos H Hicks 17 W 19&105coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0367
- Date:
- 1861/09/28
- Sender:
- Smith, David L.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 28 By Telegraph from Grafton 28 1861. We sent to Brig Genl Reynolds on twenty fourth ten hundred & twenty five shirts five thousand & forty drawers thirteen hundred & seventy nine blouses eighteen hundred & fifty six pants & one thousand knapsacks the Ohio twenty Fifth recd none from this point. DL Smith AAQM 45Gr140pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0366
- Date:
- 1861/09/28
- Sender:
- Conley, J. L.
- Recipient:
- Wheat, James S.
- Transcript:
- Adjt Genl Wheat Wheeling Sept 28 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 27 1861. Shall I furnish companies belonging to Genl Hildebrand's regiment with tents & rations J L. Conley Post QM 139 49pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0365
- Date:
- 1861/09/28
- Sender:
- Conley, J. L.
- Recipient:
- Wheat, James S.
- Transcript:
- Adjt Genl Wheat Wheeling Sept 28 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 28 1861. I shipped thirty six horses to Webster this morning please send duplicate receipts no blankets arrived as yet please answer dispatches of yesterday J L Conley Post QM 23q59pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0364
- Date:
- 1861/09/27
- Sender:
- no sender given
- Recipient:
- Wheat, James S.
- Transcript:
- Genl Wheat Wheeling Sept 27 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 27 " 1861. Our forces at New Creek & Camp Pendleton under the command of Lieut Col Cantwell of the Ohio fourth had a brilliant affair at Romney on Tuesday morning but on their countermarch were harassed by a large body of cavalry. Our position at New Creek is weak & must be reinforced as soon as possible
- Identifier:
- ptp_0363
- Date:
- 1861/09/27
- Sender:
- Woodruff, C. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 27 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington 27 1861. Does the law require the election to be held open for three 3 days under any circumstances? C M. Woodruff 16wi42pd
- 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_0361
- Date:
- 1861/09/27
- Sender:
- Starr, William C.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 27 1861. By telegraph from Pomeroy 27 1861. Please send clothing blankets particularly by Liberty today. W.C. Starr 8Hm50pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0360
- Date:
- 1861/09/26
- Sender:
- Smith, David L.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Governor Wheeling Sept 26 By Telegraph from Grafton 26 1861. Yesterday Forwarded to Cheat Mt the clothing requested by Gov Morton Lieut D.L. Smith A.A.Q.M. 11Gr28pd
