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Box 9

 Container

Contains 881 Results:

Item 09-543: From Thomas B. A. David to Pierpont. "Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] 186 By Telegraph from July 15th 1862. This much was rec'd when the wire broke. Will get the remainder soon as possible. It came cipher to me. Very Respy Thos BA David Mngr Telgh Mn't Dept", 1862/07/15

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 36
Dates: 1862/07/15
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-544: From J. D. Cox, Major, Flat Top, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Pierpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 15 1862. By Telegraph from Flat Top Mountain Va 14th 1862. The positions of the enemy are behind the East River Mountains and in the vicinity of Monroe Court House owing to the easiness of railroad communications his strength varies from time to time but is probably as great as our own a force of some three thousand men would probably answer" On second sheet: "for defensive purposes in this valley if nothing above the vicinity of Gauley Bridge were to be held there is of course some danger that the enemy might throw an expedient like Jackson or the recent one in Tennessee but the long and difficult line of communication reduces the risk" On third sheet: "their recruiting can be done in the usual way & their discipline & efficiency will be promoted by removing them from the neighborhood of homes JD Cox, Maj 75H302pd", 1862/07/15

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 36
Dates: 1862/07/15
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-545: From B. F. Kelley, Brigadier General, Cumberland, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 16 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 16 1862. There is a rumor that there is a large force in the valley. Our troops were attacked at Middletown yesterday by a cavalry force & fell back to Winchester. I am ordered by Genl Wool to concentrate all of my available troops at New Creek but will leave the eighty sixth at Clarksburg until get further news what the strength" On reverse: "of the enemy. Col Harris has forces sufficient to protect his stores from any probable force that may be in the mountain. I have constantly cautioned him against accumulating stores & extra baggage at Beverly BF Kelley Brig Genl 95z380pd", 1862/07/16

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 36
Dates: 1862/07/16
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-546: From T. Morton, Beverly, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint Wheeling July 22 1862. By Telegraph from Beverly 22 1862. Will you give Genl Kelley official notice of my appointment as asst surgeon of third (3d) Va cavalry Capt Keys refused me discriptive list because he has not been officially notified. Thos Morton 3rd Va Cavalry 39D92pd", 1862/07/22

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 36
Dates: 1862/07/22
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-547: From L. Thomas, Assistant Adjutant General, Washington, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "His Excellency Gov of Virginia Wheeling July 25 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 25 1862. The two (2) regiments are independent of Recruits for old regiments fill up old regiments in addition L. Thomas A.A.G 16B74pd", 1862/07/25

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 37
Dates: 1862/07/25
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-548: From A. M. Reager, Clarksburg, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 25 1862. By Telegraph from Clarksburg 25 1862. please direct the commander of this post to give me transportation to come to Wheeling to be mustered into service if I am entitled to it answer immediately AM Reager 2nd Va 28D89pd", 1862/07/25

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 37
Dates: 1862/07/25
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-549: From E. D. Sufford, Parkersburg, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov. F. H. Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 29 1862. By Telegraph from Parkersburg 29 1862. Sir Your letter just rec'd will be up as soon as possible E.D. Sufford 12Q46pd", 1862/07/29

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 37
Dates: 1862/07/29
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-550: From John E. Wool, Major General, Baltimore, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling July 31 1862. By Telegraph from Baltimore 31 1862. 840 pm I have received your despatch. I have not three 3 regiments to give you John E Wool Maj Genl. 13B.62paid", 1862/07/31

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 37
Dates: 1862/07/31
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-551: From C. H. Woolcott, Assistant Secretary of War, Washington, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 1 1862. By Telegraph from Washington 1 1862. A copy of your letter of twenty eighth 28th ulto[ultimo] has been transmitted by this dep't to the Post Master Genl with request that he will cause your recommendation to be carried out[crossed out] into effect the power to do so rests alone with that Dept by order of Secy of War C.H. Woolcott Asst Secy of War 50B210pd", 1862/08/01

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 37
Dates: 1862/08/01
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams

Item 09-552: From B. F. Kelley, Brigadier General, Cumberland, to Pierpont, Wheeling. "Gov Peirpoint [Francis H. Pierpont] Wheeling Aug 4 1862. By Telegraph from Cumberland 1862. 11.35am Col Harris telegraphs me that the rebels are coming through Cheat Mountain pass in considerable force did you ask for the additional regiments. B.F. Kelley Brig Genl 22z88pd." On reverse: "Peirpoint Peirpoint Peirpoint Peirpoint", 1862/08/04

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 37
Dates: 1862/08/04
Found in: West Virginia and Regional History Center / Francis Harrison Pierpont (1814-1899) Papers / Series 6. Telegrams