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Box 9

 Container

Contains 881 Results:

Item 09-015: Photostat copy. From A. Lincoln, President, Washington, DC to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Wheeling, Oct. 23rd, 1862. Hon. F.H. Peirpoint ('By telegraph from') Washington 23, 1862. Your Letter of the seventeenth just rec(eive)d. When you come to Washington I shall be pleased to show you the record upon which we acted. Nevertheless answer this distinctly saying you wish Ross (?Rob) & Richie or any other two you really want & they shall be appointed. A. Lincoln. 48 G 111 pd True Copies James C. Peirpont", 1862/10/23

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 1
Dates: 1862/10/23
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-016a - 09-016b: Photostat copy. Proclamation. "By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. Whereas, by the Act of Congress approved the 31st day of December, last, the State of West Virginia was declared to be one of the United States of America, and was admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original states in all respects whatever, upon the condition that certain changes should be duly made in the proposed Constitution for that state; And, Whereas, proof of a compliance with that condition as required by the Second Section of the Act aforesaid, has been submitted to me; Now, therefore, be it known, that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do, hereby, in pursuance of the Act of Congress aforesaid, declare and proclaim that the said act shall take effect and be in force, from and after sixty days from the date hereof. In witness whereof, I have hereunder set my hand" On second sheet: "and caused the Seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the city of Washington, this twentieth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, and of the Independence of the United States to eighty-seventh. Abraham Lincoln. By the President; William H. Seward, Secretary of State.", 1863/04/20

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 1
Dates: 1863/04/20
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-017: Hand copy. From Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War, Alexandria, Va to Pierpont, "9 p.m. Alexa[ndria] April 9 1865 By Telegraph from War Dept. 9 1865 This department has just recd official report of the surrender this day of Genl Lee and his army to Lt. Genl Grant on the terms proposed by Genl Grant Details will be given speedily as possible. Edwin M. Stanton Secy of War Head Qrs Army of U.S. 430 Rm Hon. E.M. Stanton Secy of War Genl Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon upon terms proposed by myself. The accompan+E438ying additional correspondence will show the conditions fully U.S. Grant Lt. Genl Apl 9 1865 Genl- I recd your note of this morning on the picket line whither I had come to meet you to asertain definitely what terms were embraced in your presentation of yesterday with reference to the surrender of this army. I now request an interview in accordance with offer contained in your letter of yesterday - for that purpose. Very Respy Your Off [???] R.E. Lee Genl CSA to U.S. Grant Comder US Army Apl 9 1865 Genl R.E. Lee Comdr CSA Your note of this date is but this moment (1158 am) recd in consequence of having passed from the Richmond [crossed out] and Lynchburg road to the E858Farquiville and Lynchburg road I am at this writing about four miles west of Walters Church and will push forward to the front of the purpose of meeting - notice sent to me on this road where you wish the interview to take place will meet me - Very respy your Off Genl U.S. Grant+E440 Appomattox CH Apl 9 1865 Genl R.E. Lee Comdr CSA In accordance with the substance of my letter to you of the 8th inst. I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Va on the following terms to wit Rolls of the all officers and men to be made in duplicate - One copy to be given to an officer designated by me the others to be retained by such officer or officers do you may designate - the officers to give their individual paroles not to carry arms against the Govt of the United States until property exchanged and each Co or Regt commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands - The Army’s artillery and public property to be packed and stacked and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them - This will not embrace the side arms of the officers nor their private horses or baggage - This done - such officers and men will be allowed - to return to their homes not to be disturbed by United States authority so long as they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside - Very Respy U.S. Grant Lt. Genl Hd Qrs Army Northern Va 9th Apl 1865 Lt General U.S. Grant Comdr USA Genl I have recd your letter of this date containing the terms of surrender of Army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you - as they are substantially the same as those proposed in your letter of the 8th Inst they are accepted. I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry the stipulations into effect. Very Respy Your Off [???] R.E. Lee Lt. Genl", 1865/04/09

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 1
Dates: 1865/04/09
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-018: Hand copy. From Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War, Alexandria, Va., to Pierpont, "9 PM U.S. Military Telegraph Alex[andria] April 9 1865 By Telegraph from War Dept. 9 1865 To Gov Pierpoint This department has just recd official report of the surrender this day of Genl Lee and his army to Lt. Genl Grant on the terms proposed by Genl Grant Details will be given speedily as possible. Edwin M. Stanton Secy of War”, 1865/04/09

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 1
Dates: 1865/04/09
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-019: Photostat copy. "Yours Truly, US Grant, Lt. Gen. Cmd. Richmond, Va. Apr. 24th 1866, Andrew Badeau, 3rd Col + Mil secy.", 1866/04/24

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 1
Dates: 1866/04/24
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-020a - 09-020b: Photostat copy. From J. W. Dahlgren, Rear Admiral Washington, to Mrs. J. A. Pierpont. "Washington 29th Oct. 1866. Mrs. JA Peirpoint, Dear Madam, permit me to thank you for the note you were so good as to address to my wife and for the trouble you have taken to assure proper direction to the sum of money intended for the wife of Mr. Orrick. My object now to guard against mistake,-for I have no knowledge of the parties interests-if it were in my power, those" On second sheet: "who incurred the risk of re-moving the remains of my gallant son, should be pro-vided for,-but the income of a naval officer would be inadequate,- it only remains thereupon for me to assist when the means I have may permit- Mrs. Dahlgren is exceedingly obliged for your kind wishes in regard to her two little children, and waits with me in cordial reciprocation. I am with much regard your obedient JW Dahlgren R. Admiral.", 1866/10/29

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 1
Dates: 1866/10/29
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-021: From Henry Washington Benham, Brigadier General, New York, to Peirpoint, Wheeling. "Gov. Pierpont, Wheeling July 2 1861. By telegraph from New York 1861. As soon as Genl Rosecrans specifications were examined I was released and am to go on duty. If you still desire that department & myself as commander an early effort may secure this. H. W. Benham Brig Genl 33w76&175 call", 1861/07/02

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 2
Dates: 1861/07/02
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-024: From John Jenk, Pittsburgh to Philip Daum, Captain, Wheeling. "Capt Daum Wheeling 1861. By Telegraph, From Pittsburgh, June 21 1861. Camp Carlile Have twenty five men you must arrange for passage at half fare by Railroad no train leaves before Monday morning. Jenk 20G55 pd." On Reverse: "Recd June 21st Jenk", 1861/06/21

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 2
Dates: 1861/06/21
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-025: From John S. Carlile, Benwood, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Recd June 22nd 12 m. Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling June 22nd 1861. By Telegraph, from Benwood 22 1861. Send writ for electing two 2 delegates for Hampshire to O D Downey Grafton today or tomorrow also send writ to me for senator & delegate from Lewis &c at same time Carlile" On reverse: " J.S. Carlile Jun 22", 1861/06/22

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 2
Dates: 1861/06/22
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-026: From Thomas Armstrong Morris, Brigadier General, Grafton, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Governor Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Jun 23th 1861. By Telegraph, from Grafton 23th 1861. There is a prisoner at Camp Carlile named Louis Stevens arrested by Col Kelly against whom I have no charges delegate AF Ritchie recommends his discharge will you please decide & order his discharge if you think best. T.A. Morris Brig Genl Cmdg 39gr122 paid" On reverse: "Recd June 24 1861. Genl. Morris", 1861/06/23

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 2
Dates: 1861/06/23
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams