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Box 9

 Container

Contains 881 Results:

Item 09-494: From J. H. Dickey, Captain, Parkersburg, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 14 1862. General Kelly wishes me to telegraph You he has found no enemy at Burning Springs reported at Big Bend he intended to move in them yesterday by different routes. No damage done at Burning Springs but burning of govt barracks. he is of the opinion there is no other force in that region but the refugees from that place and" On reverse: "have returned under orders of Letcher to commence guerilla warfare Jno H Dickey Capt Comdg Post 67W211Coll", 1862/05/14

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 33
Dates: 1862/05/14
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-495: From P. H. Rohrbacker, Ashland, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 1862. By Telegraph from Ashland 14 1862. I accept the commission & Shall Start in morning PH Rohrbacker 9W60Col", 1862/05/14

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 33
Dates: 1862/05/14
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-496: From N. Williamson, Colonel, Grafton, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "F H Peerpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Gov Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Grafton 14 1862. If altops company is not mustered I cannot call them. Col N. Williamson 10Gr35pd", 1862/05/14

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 33
Dates: 1862/05/14
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-497: From Lightburn, Colonel, Charleston, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "His Excellency Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 14 1862. I am much pleased with the arrangement Lieut col Richmond has made in reference to West Cavalry = Should be pleased to have the company official at once as I wish to use it this man Steel recommended as Capt has been Spoken of before Col Lightburn Comdg 4th Brigade 44D137pd", 1862/05/14

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 33
Dates: 1862/05/14
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-498: From Nathaniel P. Richmond, Lieutenant Colonel, Charleston, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov FH Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 14 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 14 1862. Wests cavalry company is in a demoralized condition have no officer of any experience are needed immediately for active Service please appoint W Angelo Powell as first Lieut think he is a good man for the place if Capt West cannot be reinstated please appoint Josiah Steel as Captain Steel is first Lieut of Co. C first Cavalry now on duty with the Col = the officer I Spoke to you of as belonging to capt Hills company. Please inform me immediately if Powell is appointed N.P. Richmond Lieutenant Colonel Comdg 86D263pd", 1862/05/14

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 33
Dates: 1862/05/14
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-499: From Albert Tracy, Assistant Adjutant General, Franklin, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Franklin 1862. Gen Kelley reports himself Satisfied that there is no Rebel force in his field of operation Some returning refugees are there Co Harris reports all right in his district Six hundred 600 Enfield rifles to be furnished Col Wilkinson's command by order Maj Gen Fremont Albert Tracy AAG 44Gr142pd", 1862/05/15

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 33
Dates: 1862/05/15
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-500: From Nathaniel P. Richmond, Lieutenant Colonel, Charleston, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov F.H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Charleston 15 1862. Please urge the commanding Genl to reinstate Capt West he is a good officer & I think has been harshly dealt with. the Company is badly in need of a commanding officer NP Richmond Lieut Col 32D101pd", 1862/05/15

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 33
Dates: 1862/05/15
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-501: From Charles W. Walker, Major, Martinsburg, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov F H Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Martinsburg 15 1862. What are to be the instructions to the commissioners of Election for Berkley county I wish to act with them in preventing Disloyal men from voting. Chas W Walker Maj Comdg Post 26M114paid", 1862/05/15

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 33
Dates: 1862/05/15
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-502: From B. F. Kelley, Brigadier General, Spencer, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling May 15 1862. By Telegraph from Spencer Roan Co Va May 13th 1862. Just arrived by way of Reedy Creek the Column under command of Col Rathbone by way of Big Bend not yet in nor that under Lieut Col Hay by way of Smithville either. I trust they have found the enemy. I was attacked today about five oclock pm in a narrow pass on Reedy Creek by guerillas firing" On reverse: "from the mountain top but fortunately no men killed or wounded my men made a gallant charge up the mountain and returned their fire with so much spirit that the guerillas fled, & made their escape. I am satisfied there is no force in these counties but returned refugees probably three or four hundred BF Kelly Brig Genl 109W337Col Chg", 1862/05/15

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 34
Dates: 1862/05/15
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-503: From R. M. Corwine, Major, Cincinnati, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont]Wheeling May 16 1862. By Telegraph from Cincinnati 16 1862. If the report from Parkersburg is correct of the outrages of the bushwhackers in Wirt county decided measures should be taken to throw a force into that section adequate to Crush them out what is the fact? Advise me quick accompanied by your suggestions RM Corwine Maj & ADC 44W166coll", 1862/05/16

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 34
Dates: 1862/05/16
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams