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- Identifier:
- ptp_0259
- Date:
- 1861/09/01
- Sender:
- Smith, Fontaine
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Dated Mannington Sept 1st 1861. to F. H. Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] About five oclock AM 2 Pickets Capt Craig 60 Ohio was driven in who reported a body of 37 Rebels were organized but no attack no damage to road as yet reported from the appearance of the ground which the pickets say the Rebels occupied there is no doubt but that there was a force of some size F. Smith
- Identifier:
- ptp_0258
- Date:
- 1861/09/01
- Sender:
- Crosman, George H., Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. The 30th Ohio is at Clarksburg and under special orders from Gen Rosecrans. All safe down the road this morning by order Geo H Crosman Jr AAG 23Gr74pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0257
- Date:
- 1861/09/01
- Sender:
- Norton, Edward M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va Sept 1 1861. By telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. 4 oclock Am Pickets driven in Ohio 30th just this moment arrived we are safe give yourself no further trouble EM Norton 11D51pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0256
- Date:
- 1861/09/01
- Sender:
- Hewes, David T.; Norton, Edward M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Va. Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. Send us word at what moment the troops at Fairmont will arrive at Worthington or Shinnston we will meet them from this point in front with a company of infantry and thirty cavalry send balance of regt here immediately DT Hughes [Hewes] & EM Norton 39D112pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0255
- Date:
- 1861/09/01
- Sender:
- Hewes, David T.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Wheeling Gov. Pierpont, Wheeling Va. Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. Can you not correspond with the troops at Fairmont & let me know when they can be at Worthington or Shinnston I am prepaired to march from here but am too weak unless strengthened from your side give us more we await with impatience. Our pickets have just been driven in send on the troops immediately DT Heughs [Hewes]
- Identifier:
- ptp_0254
- Date:
- 1861/09/01
- Sender:
- Hagans, Henry C.
- Recipient:
- Wheat, James S.
- Transcript:
- Adjt Genl Wheat Wheeling Va. Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Cumberland 1861. We have been notified to make out our pay Rolls Muster Rolls & monthly Reports to be ready for pay master all according to army Regulations this we cannot do without the blanks & have not succeeded in getting them from any source as yet if you will forward us the necessary blanks we can comply with the regulations. HC Hagans Com Post 57H228coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0253
- Date:
- 1861/09/01
- Sender:
- Donnely, James F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Cameron Have no company. Disbanded & men are in country the guns are here are out of order no ammunition Jas F. Donnely 19W43pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0252
- Date:
- 1861/09/01
- Sender:
- Crosman, George H., Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton - 1861. Have ordered one thousand blankets from Clarksburg for you. Geo H. Crosman AAG 9Gd35pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0251
- Date:
- 1861/09/01
- Sender:
- Hewes, David T.; Lieb, Charles
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 1861. A Special Messenger has just arrived here with a letter from SS Flemming John A Ogden and AW Spim who state that the secessionists have taken possession of Worthington taken down the Stars & Stripes are pressing Union men into Service and that they expect the Rascals at Shinnston tonight cannot you send a force to Worthington Col Ewing is determined to join Genl Rosecrans and leaves in an hour [page 2] so that we have no effective force here and will be obliged to depend upon the citizens of the town to protect Clarksburg. Answer quick. Large amount of property here DT Hewes Chas Lieb 94 D277pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0250
- Date:
- 1861/09/01
- Sender:
- Hewes, David T.; Lieb, Charles
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va Sept 1 1861. By Telegraph, from Clarksburg 1861. A Special Messenger has just arrived here with a letter from SS Flemming John A Ogden and AW Spim who state that the secessionists have taken possession of Worthington taken down the Stars & Stripes are pressing Union men into Service and that they expect the Rascals at Shinnston tonight cannot you send a force to Worthington Col Ewing is determined to join Genl Rosecrans and leaves in an hour [page 2] so that we have no effective force here and will be obliged to depend upon the citizens of the town to protect Clarksburg. Answer quick. Large amount of property here DT Hewes Chas Lieb 94 D277pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0249
- Date:
- 1861/08/??
- Sender:
- Hall, Ephraim B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 186[1]. By Telegraph from Fairmont 186[1]. Can & will you give Mrs. Drinkard a letter upon which she can at Washington DC secure a passage to Richmond - If answered yes - She will see you on her way tomorrow E.P. Hall [Ephraim B. Hall] 32W101pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0248
- Date:
- 1861/08/31
- Sender:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Recipient:
- Hewes, David T.
- Transcript:
- Col. Hews [David T. Hewes]-Clarksburg Va JB Frost[crossed out] Just learned from Fairmont that the Latest information from Worthington at 11 oclock last night reports from three to four hundred Rebels at that Place. It is the general opinion of the people here that there will be some trouble with them yet. S. Operator[crossed out] FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont]
- Identifier:
- ptp_0247
- Date:
- 1861/08/31
- Sender:
- Smith, Fontaine
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Mannington " " 1861. A man is just here in fast haste and reports that there is a force of four hundred 400 in Worthington en route for Railroad Can you send assistance. I think the information reliable without doubt F. Smith 35 Hi80pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0246
- Date:
- 1861/08/31
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 1861. Sent one 1 company to reinforce the troops at Mannington & Burnt Bridge all I can spare tonight BF Kelley Brig Genl 17Gr56pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0245
- Date:
- 1861/08/31
- Sender:
- Hawley, James O.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By telegraph from Columbus 31 1861. Please dispatch to the Gov of this state immediately showing by what authority I am acting James O Hawley 16.w.68 col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0244
- Date:
- 1861/08/31
- Sender:
- Hall, Ephraim B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Fairmont 31 1861. I guess the report is true. Notified General Kelley who we think has little force to spare. Cant you send us some force answer EB Hall 24 A 13 pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0243
- Date:
- 1861/08/31
- Sender:
- Dennison, William, Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- His Excellency F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus " " 1861. Will be glad to give all aid in my power W. Dennison 10D50pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0242
- Date:
- 1861/08/31
- Sender:
- Crosman, George H., Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Sent 200 By todays train. Geo H. Crossman, Jr. AAG 6Gr 35 pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0241
- Date:
- 1861/08/31
- Sender:
- Crispin, Silas
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Bellaire 31 1861. telegram received please send an agent to consult with me relative to arms S Crispin, Capt Ordnance 13 J31pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0240
- Date:
- 1861/08/31
- Sender:
- Hewes, David T.; Leib, Charles; Moss, Thomas L.; Norton, Edward M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpont, Wheeling Va. Aug 31 Late 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. D[ea]r Sir etc. have undoubted information by scouts & by telegraph from Genl Kelley that there are four hundred 400 rebels at Worthington. Genl Rosecrans left here today leaving only parts of three 3 companies here arouse your people send up two 2 companies at once to Fairmont and march on Worthington & Shinnston send all the force you can to this point I shall immediately march a company from here to anticipate to your movement from Wheeling. Genl Kelley came over [page 2] afford no support let me hear from you immediately. A Large amount of Government property is here to be protected EM Norton DT Hewes Thos. L. Moss RH Howard C Lieb
- Identifier:
- ptp_0239
- Date:
- 1861/08/31
- Sender:
- Hewes, David T.; Leib, Charles; Moss, Thomas L.; Norton, Edward M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpont, Wheeling Va. Aug 31 Late 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. D[ea]r Sir etc. have undoubted information by scouts & by telegraph from Genl Kelley that there are four hundred 400 rebels at Worthington. Genl Rosecrans left here today leaving only parts of three 3 companies here arouse your people send up two 2 companies at once to Fairmont and march on Worthington & Shinnston send all the force you can to this point I shall immediately march a company from here to anticipate to your movement from Wheeling. Genl Kelley came over [page 2] afford no support let me hear from you immediately. A Large amount of Government property is here to be protected EM Norton DT Hewes Thos. L. Moss RH Howard C Lieb
- Identifier:
- ptp_0238
- Date:
- 1861/08/31
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 31 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 1861. I have ordered one half of the Ohio 30th to stop at Mannington & the other half at Fairmont. I think the people are more scared than hurt BF Kelley Brig Genl 27Gr81pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0237
- Date:
- 1861/08/30
- Sender:
- Peirpoint, Larkin
- Recipient:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Transcript:
- Received at Grafton Aug 30th 1861. By Telegraph from Cornwallis To Genl Kelley The Company made up by Col D V Cox is quartered at Ritchie Court House & has been for the last two days waiting to be mustered into service let me know how soon Col Wilkinson can muster us in. L Peirpoint 40Gr85Col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0236
- Date:
- 1861/08/29
- Sender:
- Hartsuff, George L.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Wheeling Va Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 29 By Telegraph from Camp Benham, via Clarksburg The Muskets have already been sent to the company of Fourth 4th Regiment Capt Crispin & ordered to turn over one hundred 100 muskets to you on your requisition by order Geo L Hartsuff AAG 29D92pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0235
- Date:
- 1861/08/29
- Sender:
- Dennison, William, Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 29 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus 29 1861. Danl Basil is at Camp Chase W Dennison 5d50PD
- Identifier:
- ptp_0234
- Date:
- 1861/08/28
- Sender:
- Dary, J. N.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 28 1861. By Telegraph from camp Peirpoint Ceredo Va 27 1861. Joint Hill is now occupied by our forces Huston Spurlock Jesse Spurlock & several others are prisoners. Four 4 rebels killed one wounded. all quiet at present. JN Dary
- Identifier:
- ptp_0233
- Date:
- 1861/08/27
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1861. [Aug.] If possible let all the clothing come from that which was intended for the Virginia regts Capt Craig Clerk will attend to the whole and make the papers required regular thanks for your portrait, WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 34D107pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0232
- Date:
- 1861/08/27
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 27 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1861. Capt Debeck has called on me & presented his papers this morning. Organize his company give him Captains Commission & Harrison first Lieutenant & I will have them mustered into service & equipped as soon as they can be got ready [page 2] WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 41D128pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0231
- Date:
- 1861/08/27
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 27 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 27 1861. Capt Debeck has called on me & presented his papers this morning. Organize his company give him Captains Commission & Harrison first Lieutenant & I will have them mustered into service & equipped as soon as they can be got ready [page 2] WS Rosecrans Brig Genl 41D128pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0230
- Date:
- 1861/08/27
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 27 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 1861. Send those recruits up by the train tomorrow BF Kelley Brig Genl 8 Gr 35pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0229
- Date:
- 1861/08/27
- Sender:
- Hall, Ephraim B.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 27 By Telegraph from Fairmont 27 1861. Please answer dispatch sent last night EB Hall 5A35pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0228
- Date:
- 1861/08/27
- Sender:
- Duhan, H. A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 27 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton 27 1861. Send me the names Company regiment and cause for those nine men so I can fill up the order& send it down in the mail. H A Duhan Agt Govt Railway 21Gr83pd
- 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_0226
- Date:
- 1861/08/26
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 26 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Please discharge Burton M Gall Andrew J Gall and E Nutter and Wm Corder prisoners from Barbour County Va by their taking the oath pass them to Grafton Brig Genl BF Kelley Comd District of Grafton Va 28 Gr89pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0225
- Date:
- 1861/08/26
- Sender:
- Clarkson, Floyd; Huggins, C.; Wornall, W. T.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 26 By Telegraph from New York 26 1861. Has Col JD Williamson your authority to raise men here for a western Virginia Brigade & will any arrangements we make with him as to such companies be all right? WT Wornall Floyd Clarkson C Huggins 31G8spd [page 2] Answered
- Identifier:
- ptp_0224
- Date:
- 1861/08/26
- Sender:
- Clarkson, Floyd; Huggins, C.; Wornall, W. T.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 26 By Telegraph from New York 26 1861. Has Col JD Williamson your authority to raise men here for a western Virginia Brigade & will any arrangements we make with him as to such companies be all right? WT Wornall Floyd Clarkson C Huggins 31G8spd [page 2] Answered
- Identifier:
- ptp_0223
- Date:
- 1861/08/25
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Lamb, Daniel; Van Winkle, Peter G.
- Transcript:
- D. Lamb & P.G. Van Winkle Wheeling Aug 25 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " 25 1861. I do not think it practicable nor advisable for the Government to arm Equip & clothe troops for sixty days service. There is no act of Congress authorizing such a proceeding that I know of if the home guards Pittsburgh are not armed & equipped better than you suggest they would not be effect[...] at any [...] therefore we must depend [...] our resources [...] [page 2] them [...] Kelley Brig Genl 66Gr203paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0222
- Date:
- 1861/08/25
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Lamb, Daniel; Van Winkle, Peter G.
- Transcript:
- D. Lamb & P.G. Van Winkle Wheeling Aug 25 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " 25 1861. I do not think it practicable nor advisable for the Government to arm Equip & clothe troops for sixty days service. There is no act of Congress authorizing such a proceeding that I know of if the home guards Pittsburgh are not armed & equipped better than you suggest they would not be effect[...] at any [...] therefore we must depend [...] our resources [...] [page 2] them [...] Kelley Brig Genl 66Gr203paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0221
- Date:
- 1861/08/24
- Sender:
- Thornton, J.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 24 1861. By Telegraph from Bellair 24 1861. Capt Craig is absent Cannot answer your question. Thornton Sj23pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0220
- Date:
- 1861/08/24
- Sender:
- Richmond, W. P.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 24 1861. By Telegraph from Indianapolis 24 1861. Sir By order of Gen Rosecrans I reported to you by letter on twentieth inst please inform me whether you received my letter Your obd Servt W.P Richmond 26B155pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0219
- Date:
- 1861/08/24
- Sender:
- Lovell, R. C. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 24th 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy 1861. A german artillery company six 6 of whom served six 6 years with Genl Seigil [Franz Sigel] in the artillery offers to join our Regiment will you accept them answer RCM Lovell 26 H 115&134 Coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0218
- Date:
- 1861/08/23
- Sender:
- Ruffner, Lewis
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " " 1861. No rifles at Command now will furnish shortly help now if possible L. Ruffner 12 w 41col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0217
- Date:
- 1861/08/23
- Sender:
- MacFeely, Robert
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Bellair 23 1861. Being an officer of the subsistence department I am prohibited by the general regulations of the army from giving an order to any officer I have therefore no authority to send any officer to muster in a company of volunteers R MacFeely Capt..& C/S 110J85pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0216
- Date:
- 1861/08/23
- Sender:
- Herron, James A.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh " " 1861. I wish to join your forces must I obtain leave from the commanding officers here in order to do so James A Herron Captain JKM Cavalry 20G55pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0215
- Date:
- 1861/08/23
- Sender:
- Herron, James A.
- Recipient:
- Anisansel, Henry
- Transcript:
- Col H Annisansel [Anisansel] Wheeling Aug 23d 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 1861. We are already sworn into US service but not attached to any regiment how will we have to proceed to join you we will muster a full company answer immediately J.A. Herron Captain J. K M Cavalry 30G75pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0214
- Date:
- 1861/08/23
- Sender:
- Hartsuff, George L.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " 1861. Capt MacFeely asst Commissary of Subsistence U.S.A is ordered to report to you immediately for the purpose of mustering in & out your troops very respectfully Geo L. Hartsuff, Asst Adjt Genl 217D86pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0213
- Date:
- 1861/08/23
- Sender:
- Harrison, L. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 23d 1861. By Telegraph from GeorgeTown 23 1861. Yes will leave here tomorrow morning L.M. Harrison 6W31&91col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0212
- Date:
- 1861/08/23
- Sender:
- Crosman, George H., Jr.
- Recipient:
- Trimble, George S.
- Transcript:
- Maj Geo. S. Trimble Camp Carlile Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Special order No 11. Capt G S Trimble 1 Va Volunteer Infantry will proceed without delay to Parkersburg thence to Spencer and muster into the United-States service for three 3 years the home guards there with the understanding that unless from urgent necessity they will not be called on to serve out of Western Virginia by command of Brigadier Genl Kelley Geo H. Crossman Jr Asst Adjt Genl 60Gr1.85pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0211
- Date:
- 1861/08/23
- Sender:
- Crosman, George H., Jr.
- Recipient:
- Trimble, George S.
- Transcript:
- Capt. Geo. Trimble Camp Carlile Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Obtain muster-rolls &c from Doctor Logan. You are to be Major by order Geo H Crossman Jr. 14Gr47pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0210
- Date:
- 1861/08/23
- Sender:
- Crosman, George H., Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Maj Geo. S. Trimble Camp Carlile Wheeling Aug 23 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Litter and instructions will be up the Sevan Horse Parkersburg by this evening Geo H Crossman Jr. AAG 13Gr44pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0209
- Date:
- 1861/08/22
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 22nd 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 22 1861. Col Frazier called on me today stating that he had been promised a colonelcy but was refused subsequently because I objected to his appointment. I told him my objection was made because I had supposed he was in too feeble health but that all I presumed to recommend to [page 2] your Excellency was first that we should have physical ability sufficient joined to military knowledge & experience if we could get it that if we were obliged to take me without military knowledge we should by all means take young men & that I would say this to you. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 98D299pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0208
- Date:
- 1861/08/22
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 22nd 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 22 1861. Col Frazier called on me today stating that he had been promised a colonelcy but was refused subsequently because I objected to his appointment. I told him my objection was made because I had supposed he was in too feeble health but that all I presumed to recommend to [page 2] your Excellency was first that we should have physical ability sufficient joined to military knowledge & experience if we could get it that if we were obliged to take me without military knowledge we should by all means take young men & that I would say this to you. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 98D299pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0207
- Date:
- 1861/08/22
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 22nd 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 22 1861. Capt Trimble of the 1st Va regt would I think make a good major if you will commission him for the three years service I will order him down to Parkersburg & thence to muster in one hundred & fifty men already organized & go forward with the raising [page 2] of a battalion possibly a regt the sooner this is done the better. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 51D158pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0206
- Date:
- 1861/08/22
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 22nd 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 22 1861. Capt Trimble of the 1st Va regt would I think make a good major if you will commission him for the three years service I will order him down to Parkersburg & thence to muster in one hundred & fifty men already organized & go forward with the raising [page 2] of a battalion possibly a regt the sooner this is done the better. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 51D158pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0205
- Date:
- 1861/08/22
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 22nd 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " " 1861. Why not put Raytons company in to make the 10th of the fourth 4 Regiment our officer has gone to Ceredo to muster those in He is in Portsmouth by this time. 6 Experienced men would make good noncommissioned officers but can we find capable men for commissioned officers. If so I have a battery for them. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 56D173pd
- 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_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_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_0201
- Date:
- 1861/08/22
- Sender:
- Hartsuff, George L.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 22 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. I What condition is McArthur's Company with respect to Horses & Equipment. If ready for Service transportation will be furnished it immediately by order Genl Rosecrans. Geo L Hartsuff AAG 26883pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0200
- Date:
- 1861/08/22
- Sender:
- McCook, Robert L.
- Recipient:
- Michael, John
- Transcript:
- John Michael, Mem of Legislature Wheeling Aug 22 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek " " 1861. Night before last a party of fifty Secessionists came into the north side of Hardy County to take James P. Babb. Twenty of the Home Guard intercepted them by a mountain path and killed all of them but six. It is said there is a large force of [page 2] 48 men eight miles south of Petersburg Sending out foraging parties to gather supplies for the army at Monterey. Get arms for Auberry by all means. The home guard in Hardy should have the means of protecting themselves and the neighborhood R. L McCook Col 9 Ohio 88Bn274pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0199
- Date:
- 1861/08/22
- Sender:
- McCook, Robert L.
- Recipient:
- Michael, John
- Transcript:
- John Michael, Mem of Legislature Wheeling Aug 22 1861. By Telegraph from New Creek " " 1861. Night before last a party of fifty Secessionists came into the north side of Hardy County to take James P. Babb. Twenty of the Home Guard intercepted them by a mountain path and killed all of them but six. It is said there is a large force of [page 2] 48 men eight miles south of Petersburg Sending out foraging parties to gather supplies for the army at Monterey. Get arms for Auberry by all means. The home guard in Hardy should have the means of protecting themselves and the neighborhood R. L McCook Col 9 Ohio 88Bn274pd
- 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_0197
- Date:
- 1861/08/21
- Sender:
- Lovell, R. C. M.
- Recipient:
- Oakes, James
- Transcript:
- Maj James Oakes or Gov F.H. Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 21 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy " " 1861. Vances company is not complete if you will send clothing camp equipage & guns for eighty three 83 it can be in a few days. The cavalry company is short ten 10 men can you send this equipment for seventy nine 79 & it will be complete in several days. R.C.M. Lovell 47W151&218Col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0196
- Date:
- 1861/08/21
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 21 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " " 1861. Col Lightburn has been ordered to Point Pleasant to take command of the last & the Y companies of his regiment on the Kanawha 3 more companies will be required to fill the regiment one 1 of which I suppose is Daltons[?]. I will be much obliged if you will indicate the companies you have selected and the names & dates of the Lieut Colonel [page 2] & major & adjutant & quartermaster commission 70 so that I may have the entire regimental organization. For the organization of the next Regt there seems to be nearly companies enough already reported about to ask for a mustering officer. I beg your excellency to hurry up those organizations. Genl Kelley has been directed as soon as notice is given to detail an officer to muster them in. Q-Master Ransom will be directed to furnish camp equipage & your Excellency has the clothing & equipment. Arms to be supplied on requisition by Lieut Crispin who will have orders to that effect W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl. USA 163P494pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0195
- Date:
- 1861/08/21
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 21 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " " 1861. Col Lightburn has been ordered to Point Pleasant to take command of the last & the Y companies of his regiment on the Kanawha 3 more companies will be required to fill the regiment one 1 of which I suppose is Daltons[?]. I will be much obliged if you will indicate the companies you have selected and the names & dates of the Lieut Colonel [page 2] & major & adjutant & quartermaster commission 70 so that I may have the entire regimental organization. For the organization of the next Regt there seems to be nearly companies enough already reported about to ask for a mustering officer. I beg your excellency to hurry up those organizations. Genl Kelley has been directed as soon as notice is given to detail an officer to muster them in. Q-Master Ransom will be directed to furnish camp equipage & your Excellency has the clothing & equipment. Arms to be supplied on requisition by Lieut Crispin who will have orders to that effect W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl. USA 163P494pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0194
- Date:
- 1861/08/20
- Sender:
- Hartsuff, George L.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierponit [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " " 1861. An officer will be sent to Muster in Colonel Zeiglers command very respectfully Geo L Hartsuff Asst Adjt Genl 13G44pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0193
- Date:
- 1861/08/20
- Sender:
- Cox, Jacob Dolson
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1861. By Telegraph from Gauley Bridge 19 via Gallipolis 20th 1861. It is impossible for me to make any change in the position of my forces at present. JD Cox BG Cmdg 17W78&137 Coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0192
- Date:
- 1861/08/20
- Sender:
- Cameron, Simon
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 20 1861. We may avoid all necessary foreign militia urge the speedy organization of volunteers Do nothing in regard to temporary forces unless a formal requisition is made by the president Simon Cameron Secy War 29G73pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0191
- Date:
- 1861/08/20
- Sender:
- Anisansel, Henry
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1861. By Telegraph from Penwood 1861. Respectfully I suggest your sending today OH Patterson Steubenville Ohio Authorization to raise on or more companies as agreed Henry Anisansel Col 1st Virginia Cavalry 20W45coll
- Identifier:
- ptp_0190
- Date:
- 1861/08/20
- Sender:
- Crosman, George H., Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton VA 1861. William Corder Parton Gaul & Andrew Gaul of Barbour County sent to Camp Carlile from Clarksburg. Three 3 Union men neighbors of the above whose names are Francis E Paine, Hamilton J Partlett & Abraham Saunders called on me today & stated that the prisoners are not dangerous men but simply voted for the Ordinance of Secession I think they should be released on taking the Oath. Pass them up to this plaint when released. By Order George H. Crossman AAG 76gr233pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0189
- Date:
- 1861/08/20
- Sender:
- Lovell, R. C. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy 1861. Tell Oakes to send only one company to fill our Regiment I have a prospect of an other here I will write you today. RCM Lovell 23W103 & 122
- Identifier:
- ptp_0188
- Date:
- 1861/08/20
- Sender:
- Lovell, R. C. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy " " 1861. The Company of sharp shooters raised on Elk River is full numbering one hundred & one 101. have you those rifles. I have ordered them to Mason City to be mustered answer RCM Lovell 30W130&105Col [page 2] RCM Lovell
- Identifier:
- ptp_0187
- Date:
- 1861/08/20
- Sender:
- Lovell, R. C. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov. FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 20 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy " " 1861. The Company of sharp shooters raised on Elk River is full numbering one hundred & one 101. have you those rifles. I have ordered them to Mason City to be mustered answer RCM Lovell 30W130&105Col [page 2] RCM Lovell
- Identifier:
- ptp_0186
- Date:
- 1861/08/20
- Sender:
- Beall, Frank
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 10 1861. By Telegraph from Columbus 1861. Send me order for Battery by first mail I have nothing to do with Debecks Company Frank Beall 16D68pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0185
- Date:
- 1861/08/19
- Sender:
- Lovell, R. C. M.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 19 1861. By Telegraph from Pomeroy Aug 18 1861. We need money badly R. C. M. Lovell 4W50&70col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0184
- Date:
- 1861/08/19
- Sender:
- Blair, Jacob B.
- Recipient:
- Boreman, Arthur Ingraham
- Transcript:
- A.I. Boreman Member of Convention Wheeling Aug 19 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg " " 1861. Can you prevent a justice from setting on the bench who has not taken the oath before the governor issues his proclamation declaring his office vacant answer at once J.B. Blair 29G97pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0183
- Date:
- 1861/08/19
- Sender:
- Harper, John; Magee, C. L.; Riddle, Samuel
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 19 1861. By telegraph from Pittsburgh 19 1861. Capt WJ Koung[?] wanted to know how many of our home guards would volunteer to hold Parkersburg for thirty days in what conditions until the services of a regt be accepted for such a service & time you might depend upon a regiment in a few days if necessary Please answer [page 2] John Harper Saml Riddle CL Magee Members of Committee of Home Defense 56G177pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0182
- Date:
- 1861/08/19
- Sender:
- Harper, John; Magee, C. L.; Riddle, Samuel
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 19 1861. By telegraph from Pittsburgh 19 1861. Capt WJ Koung[?] wanted to know how many of our home guards would volunteer to hold Parkersburg for thirty days in what conditions until the services of a regt be accepted for such a service & time you might depend upon a regiment in a few days if necessary Please answer [page 2] John Harper Saml Riddle CL Magee Members of Committee of Home Defense 56G177pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0181
- Date:
- 1861/08/19
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierponit [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 19 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg Aug 19 1861. I think the young man will answer well for the Lieut. Colonelcy Capt. J. S. Hill of Burning-spring has had a detachment of some forty 40 horse employed as mounted guides & scouts for the last six weeks he says he can fill it to a hundred cavalry by saturday I have directed Capt Jackson of Parkersburg to muster in his detachment as soon as it reports. Hill is willing to take first [page 2] Lieutenantcy if he can first rate man for captain W.S. Rosecrans Brig Gen USA 81PL284pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0180
- Date:
- 1861/08/19
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierponit [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 19 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg Aug 19 1861. I think the young man will answer well for the Lieut. Colonelcy Capt. J. S. Hill of Burning-spring has had a detachment of some forty 40 horse employed as mounted guides & scouts for the last six weeks he says he can fill it to a hundred cavalry by saturday I have directed Capt Jackson of Parkersburg to muster in his detachment as soon as it reports. Hill is willing to take first [page 2] Lieutenantcy if he can first rate man for captain W.S. Rosecrans Brig Gen USA 81PL284pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0179
- Date:
- 1861/08/19
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 19 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg " " 1861. By law the president alone has power to receive six 6 months troops I must get an answer from the Secretary of War before I can accept WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 26P83pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0178
- Date:
- 1861/08/19
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 19 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. I have not the horses to supply Col Anisansel. I doubt my power to do so if I had them. In regard to Capt Keyes I will see you in person on Wednesday as I intend to accompany the first Va down. BF Kelley Brig Genl 42HI31col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0177
- Date:
- 1861/08/18
- Sender:
- Cameron, Simon
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 18 1861. By Telegraph from Washington DC 1861. The Government desires to know immediately whether a requisition for the whole or a part of the uniformed militia or home guards of your state for temporary service would seriously retard or embarrass the enrollment & organization of the volunteer force now being enrolled for three 3 years or during the war the exigencies of the public service may require the utmost promptitude on your part. Please answer by telegraph and state your views Simon Cameron. 72G159pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0176
- Date:
- 1861/08/18
- Sender:
- Gazzam, William Audley
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.; Oakes, James
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] or Genl Oakes Wheeling Aug 18 1861. By Telegraph from Pittsburgh 18 1861. Will you accept a full regt of Pittsburgh Home guards to serve for six months this is the longest period of enlistment that can be promised at present answer immediately. AW Gazzam 30G.75pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0175
- Date:
- 1861/08/17
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17 1861. [Aug.] SB Reed has arrested us a secessionist who on being asked to take the oath of allegiance & fidelity to the govt of Va declined doing it the grounds I have taken in this matter are designed to protect mental reservations & deceptions hitherto practiced on me. [page 2] If we are to have peace & law in Western Va men must acknowlidge its government those who are intelligent enough to understand this & will not do it are more or less dangerous & subject to such custody & surveillance as the public interest require. If he is satisfied to take that oath now I have no objections to his being released. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 111D338pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0174
- Date:
- 1861/08/17
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis Harrison
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17 1861. [Aug.] SB Reed has arrested us a secessionist who on being asked to take the oath of allegiance & fidelity to the govt of Va declined doing it the grounds I have taken in this matter are designed to protect mental reservations & deceptions hitherto practiced on me. [page 2] If we are to have peace & law in Western Va men must acknowlidge its government those who are intelligent enough to understand this & will not do it are more or less dangerous & subject to such custody & surveillance as the public interest require. If he is satisfied to take that oath now I have no objections to his being released. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 111D338pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0173
- Date:
- 1861/08/17
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg . . 1861. There are now seven companies on the Kanawha & Ohio without commanding officers. If you have not already selected them I recommend Lieut. N. P. Richmond thirteenth 13 Ind. Volunteers acting as my aid-de-camp. For a majority he completely understands infantry drill & is an energetic and able man. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Gen USA 48D149pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0172
- Date:
- 1861/08/17
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17 1861. I beg leave to call the attention of your Excellency to Capt Latham a man of activity & energy fitting him for a position of field officers in one of the new regiments should not others more eligible be found I have thought of him in connection with the regiment [page 2] forming as railroad guards. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 53D170pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0171
- Date:
- 1861/08/17
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 17 1861. I beg leave to call the attention of your Excellency to Capt Latham a man of activity & energy fitting him for a position of field officers in one of the new regiments should not others more eligible be found I have thought of him in connection with the regiment [page 2] forming as railroad guards. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 53D170pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0170
- Date:
- 1861/08/17
- Sender:
- Hartsuff, George L.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 1861. The commanding general directs me to inform you that he proposes to send you eight 8 prisoners for safe keeping only five 5 however will be forwarded to Wheeling through Genl Kelley today their names are David Nutter, Andrew Gaul, Burton Gaul, William Corder Benjamin Braden very respectfully, Geo L. Hartsuff AA Gen 46D143pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0169
- Date:
- 1861/08/17
- Sender:
- Crispin, Silas
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph from Bellaire . 17 1861. I regret that my business compels me presence here today I will try to see you tomorrow. S Crispin Lt Ordinance 17j39paid
- Identifier:
- ptp_0168
- Date:
- 1861/08/17
- Sender:
- Bosley, William K.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 17 1861. By Telegraph form Beverly . . 1861. Have Prisoners Dorsett and company arrived if so have they a trunk in company marked C.S.F. with white cover if so detain it & examine all baggage. If they have left for Columbus a telegraph same to Gov. Dennison Answer W.K. Bosley Col Comdg Post.
- Identifier:
- ptp_0167
- Date:
- 1861/08/15
- Sender:
- Kelley, Benjamin F.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Have no official information of any cavalry company at Wheeling What does it mean? B.F. Kelley Brig Gen USA 14Gr47pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0166
- Date:
- 1861/08/15
- Sender:
- Edwards, William
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Zanesville 15 1861. Will I need the assistance of another good man can I draw on you for fifty 50 to a hundred 100 to fit out have not received pay for services heretofore answer. Wm Edwards 30w75col
- Identifier:
- ptp_0165
- Date:
- 1861/08/15
- Sender:
- Crosman, George H., Jr.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- His Excellency the Governor Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton " " 1861. Mr. Pumphrey left for Clarksburg this morning will be in Wheeling tomorrow evening by order Brig Gen Kelley Geo H Crosman Jr A.A.G. 17gr56pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0164
- Date:
- 1861/08/15
- Sender:
- Craig, William
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Bellaire " 15 1861. Capt W. Craig is absent no equipment of any kind in the Quarter Masters department W. Craig Capt & QM per Thornton 14j33pd
- Identifier:
- ptp_0163
- Date:
- 1861/08/15
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 15 . 1861. I shall today send you a number of prisoners with a statement of the cause of their detention. Numerous instances of malevolence & seditious talk against the general sort & the government of Western Virginia in the part of persons who have taken the oath of allegiance or given this parole are brought to [page 2] my notice from time to time they have been brought to the conclusion that it will be best hereafter to administer to them the oath of allegiance to the US & fidelity to the state of Western Va. As many of these will be required can you not furnish us some printed forms of the oath say two or three thousand WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 111G333pd[?]
- Identifier:
- ptp_0162
- Date:
- 1861/08/15
- Sender:
- Rosecrans, William Starke
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 15 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 15 . 1861. I shall today send you a number of prisoners with a statement of the cause of their detention. Numerous instances of malevolence & seditious talk against the general sort & the government of Western Virginia in the part of persons who have taken the oath of allegiance or given this parole are brought to [page 2] my notice from time to time they have been brought to the conclusion that it will be best hereafter to administer to them the oath of allegiance to the US & fidelity to the state of Western Va. As many of these will be required can you not furnish us some printed forms of the oath say two or three thousand WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 111G333pd[?]
- Identifier:
- ptp_0161
- Date:
- 1861/08/14
- Sender:
- Jackson, George W.
- Recipient:
- Pierpont, Francis H.
- Transcript:
- His Excellency Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 14 1861. By Telegraph from Weston " " 1861. I have been Notary Public to the bank in this place since its location here. I was advised by P.M. Hale to act as such until August Court which adjourned on yesterday. Shall I continue the duty until further instructed or not. Be pleased to reply before three 3 oclock P.M. tomorrow my Union friend advise me to make this request. Geo W Jackson 6g
- Identifier:
- ptp_0160
- Date:
- 1861/08/14
- Sender:
- Frazier, James
- Recipient:
- Oakes, James
- Transcript:
- Brig Gen Oakes Wheeling Aug 14 By Telegraph from Oakland Aug 14 1861. Please send to Jacob Kepler authority to raise a company at Selby's Pont Maryland for fourth 4 Virginia requirement. Send it to Capt Snider at this place Col. Jas Frazier 25FN85pd
