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Box 9

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Contains 881 Results:

Item 09-355: From Isaiah S. Hill, Captain, Camp Peirpoint, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1861. By Telegraph from Camp Peirpoint Wirt Co Nov 3 1861. We have been ordered from this place to Clarksburg forthwith and are preparing to obey the same. this order has produced the most intense excitement in this town & vicinity so much so that a large portion of the best citizens of the town & county around are preparing to leave the county because they feel that neither their persons or property are safe a single day in the absence of the troops even the sheriff himself is preparing to leave. If either of my subalterns or any one else have reported to you or any of the military departments that there is nothing for us to do here I take it upon myself most unequivocally to say that it is false we have more work now before us at this particular time than we have ever had before this town is threatened more particularly now if the troops should leave than heretofore & those threats will most assuredly be carried out so soon as we" On reverse: "leave we have been in active[crossed out] active service from the twenty fourth of June & have not received one dime in the way of pay we also need our clothing & horses to be efficient in the service if we are to remain here the citizens are opposed to our removal yet so far as I am concerned I am perfectly willing to serve my country wherever I am so called I.S. Hill Capt 1st Va. C. 239.727paid", 1861/11/04

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 24
Dates: 1861/11/04
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-356: From Henry Anisansel, Colonel, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 4 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861. Very Respectable and reliable men are here from Glenville asking for help I have no weapons nor horse equipments if you could send saddles bridles etc I could go myself into Gilmer Calhoun Braxton Counties with few companies and settle the whole matter forever three hundred 300 secessionists hare before Glenville Union men are asking for hundred muskets offering all kind of security can you send them to me for the time being Henry Anisansel Col 1st Va 72D221Paid", 1861/11/04

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 24
Dates: 1861/11/04
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-357: From G. T. A. Nixon, Sergeant, Clarksburg, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "F.H. Peirpont [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov. Wheeling Wheeling Nov 4 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 4 1861. Sir, I have on hand one hundred & eighty five (185) altered rifled muskets two hundred & eight (208) pistol carbines and fifty seven (57) holster pistols & holsters respectfully. G.T.A. Nixon Ordnance Sergt, USA 27.W.86col", 1861/11/04

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 24
Dates: 1861/11/04
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-358: From H. W. Crothers, Pittsburgh, to Pierpont, Wheeling. Written in crayon. "Nov 5/61 Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Va here Telegraphed Pittsburgh to ship sabres and Pistols by Boat Bridge will not be repaired before last of the week they will go to Crispin if he comes up before I get there in the morning explain to him that they are for the 2d (illegible)" on reverse "I would like to send them & saddles both down this week Your G H W Crothers", 1861/11/05

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 24
Dates: 1861/11/05
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-382: From H. Anisansel, Colonel, Clarksburg, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling nov 15 1861. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 15 1861. Excellency I am sending Company Shuman to Weston & Company Rowand from Weston to Sutton tomorrow by order of Commanding Genl H Anisansel Col SVC. 21Df8pd", 1861/11/15

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 26
Dates: 1861/11/15
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-387: From Abia A. Tomlinson, Major, Gallipolis, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "His Excy Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 16 1861. By Telegraph from Gallipolis 15 1861. We are reliably informed that the rebels numbering about twenty five hundred are at Wayne Court House and along the Tug fork of Laurel River the cavalry that attacked Guyandotte are there. AA Tomlinson Major 5th Va 32 Hm 138 pd", 1861/11/16

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 26
Dates: 1861/11/16
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-388: From J. J. Reynolds, Brigadier General, Huttinsville, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 16 1861. By Telegraph from Huttinsville 16 1861. Will try to attend to your request in a few days will telegraph you again in the subject J J Reynolds Brig Genl 18D59pd", 1861/11/16

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 26
Dates: 1861/11/16
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-389: From L. D. Karns, Washington, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint Wheeling Nov 16 1861. By Telegraph from Washington 16 1861. Leidill Mason & party Captured prisoners at Fortress Monroe. Good. LD Karns Willards Hotel 10W35&70Col", 1861/11/16

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 26
Dates: 1861/11/16
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-390: From Arthur D. Eells, Parkersburg, to Paxton, Lieutenant Colonel, Wheeling. "Lieut Col Paxton 2d Va Cavalry Wheeling Nov 16 1861. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 16 1861. McLure House arrangements made Eells & Andy Scott full companies for muster AD Eells 10C60pd", 1861/11/16

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 26
Dates: 1861/11/16
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-394: From A. Boyd, Captain, Philadelphia, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Nov 18 by telegraph from Philada 18 1861. The horse shoe nails shipped today. A Boyd Capt & AQM 6G35pd", 1861/11/18

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 26
Dates: 1861/11/18
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams