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Box 9

 Container

Contains 881 Results:

Item 09-093: From N. Williamson, Clarksburg, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "FH Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] July 31 1861. Wheeling By Telegraph from Clarksburg 186. Send today by mail two 2 copies of Patsall[?] Bill. N Williamson pd" On reverse: "N. Wilkinson Clarksburg July 31., 1861/07/31

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 6
Dates: 1861/07/31
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-094: From W.M. Farrar, Zanesville, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling, Aug 1st 1861. By Telegraph from Zanesville 1st 1861. I have a Company eighty five (85) me for artillery for three (3) years or the war will you accept & furnish us answer W. M. Farrar 20.z.55 paid", 1861/08/01

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 6
Dates: 1861/08/01
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-095: From W. S. Rosecrans, Brigadier General, Clarksburg, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Aug 1st 1861. Wheeling By Telegraph from Clarksburg 186. Will you please telegraph me full what cavalry troops have been authorized to be raised by consent of Secty of war in Virginia pd WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA", 1861/08/01

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 6
Dates: 1861/08/01
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-096: From W. S. Rosecrans, Brigadier General Clarksburg to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 2 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 2 1861. What sort of material is the artillery company offered Yes I can arm but many artillery offers are made me & I wish to take care in the selection WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 29D92pd", 1861/08/02

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 7
Dates: 1861/08/02
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-097: From Jas Lesley Jr., Chief Clerk, Washington, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont], Wheeling Aug 3d 1861. By telegraph from Washington 3 1861. You are authorized to raise & organize eight regiments of infantry & two regts of cavalry official letter goes forward tomorrow by mail by order of Secy of War Jas Lesley Jr Chief Clk 29 G73pd", 1861/08/03

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 7
Dates: 1861/08/03
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-098: From Jacob Dolson Cox, Brigadier General, Gauley Bridge, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling Headquarters Kanawha Brigade186. By Telegraph from Gauley Bridge [aug] 4th via Galleopalis 3th 1861. I have about eight hundred 800 serviceable muskets with Bayonets taken from the enemy they are at your disposal for the purpose you mentioned. I would suggest the sending of some reliable Officer as agent to the Valley to act for you in the formation of companies of Union Home guards issuing commissions and arms & = numbers are anxious" On reverse: "to join in Fayette Kanawha & Nicholas counties as well as below some regular organizing should exist before issuing the muskets. J. D. Cox, Brig. Genl. Comdg 80w250&513-col", 1861/08/03

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 7
Dates: 1861/08/03
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-099: From W. S. Rosecrans, Brigadier General, Clarksburg, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 4 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861. Since my last despatch eleven active secessionists have arrived at Clarksburg with charge & witnesses offenses are various some being charged as spies others as preaching opposition to government they should be kept in some safe place not too many together they are now under guard in the brick remaining here & receive army rations" On reverse: "for which a cook is provided before I send them down to you advise me if you are ready to receive them WS Rosecans Brig Genl USA 77D 236 pd", 1861/08/04

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 7
Dates: 1861/08/04
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-100: From W. S. Rosecrans, Brigadier General, Clarksburg, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Hon. F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont]. Governor of Virginia Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 4 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861. Had the pleasure of two interviews with Gen Wheat & Mr Wilkinson have agreed to have a regiment of three years men raised for the primary purpose of guarding Railroads. Consider Wilkinson proper person to command it recommend great care in the selection of officers if you will permit me to suggest names of persons who fall under my notice & whom I deem fitted for" On reverse: "commissioned officers I will do so I already suggested to Mr. Wilkinson one E J Cinger[?] who would I think make a good captain. WS Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 90D278pd', 1861/08/04

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 7
Dates: 1861/08/04
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-101: From W. S. Rosecrans, Brigadier General, Clarksburg, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 6 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 6 1861. Per your request I this day sent to Columbus eleven prisoners for military safe keeping charged with treasonable & seditious conduct G.F. Herndon J.S. Fisher, D Bazil, R Resor F.W. Fillmore, S. Lemsford of Buckhannon, J.H. Rhea F.A. Meeks of Sutton, G.S. Conway P. Evans & AE Pall of Central. W.S. Rosecrans Brig Genl USA 57.D.176pd", 1861/08/06

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 7
Dates: 1861/08/06
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-102: From George H. Crosman Jr., Assistant Adjutant General, Grafton, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 7 1861. By Telegraph from Grafton Aug 7 1861. Seventeen (17) Secession prisoners go up today in charge of a guard to be turned over to Capt Britt Commanding Camp Carlile by order of Brig Gen Kelley. Geo H Crosman Jr Asst Adjt Genl 27Gr86pd", 1861/08/07

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 7
Dates: 1861/08/07
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams