WEST VIRGINIA
ADJUTANT GENERALS' PAPERS
Union Regiments
1861-1865
Ar382
4th West Virginia Infantry
Transcription
(Field and Staff, Companies A - K)
Box 12, Folder 4
Union Regiments
1861-1865
Ar382
4th West Virginia Infantry
Transcription
(Field and Staff, Companies A - K)
Box 12, Folder 4
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Sept 1st
Lieut. Stevens
Charleston
Send on Schewsbury and Charly. I will have the Regt furnished transportation at this point. I will send waggons back that come up with this Cos.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Sept 1st 1862
Maj R. L. Curtis
Camp Summersville
If you are satisfied that Baxter is at home you can release McClung but watch him.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Spt 1st 1862
Col Russell
Charleston
You will send these women to Gallipolis on Govt Boat. They are Laundresses. Pickets now firing here some fun on hand I hope.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Hd Quarters Gauley B Sept 1
Adjutant Genl Samuels
Wheeling Va
What has been done with those appointments for 4th Va Volunteer infantry. Please answer.
14 G D H + 132 pd
J A J Lightburn
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Sept 2 -
Capt Moulton A Q M
Gallipolis
Inasmuch as there is no transportation to Wheeling would it not be best to send 44 prisoners to Camp Chase Via- Cincinnati.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Gauley Bridge 2nd
H J Samuels
A.G. Wheeling Va
When will those Regiments of which you spoke be here.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
Dist Ka
10 GDH + 100 pd
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Lightburn
Sept 2nd 1862
By Telegraph from Gauley 1862
To Summersville
Maj Curtis
I had not yet ordered any of my Regt to Summersville. I wish to relieve the 9th here is what the Cos come up for.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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Lightburn
Head Qrs Dist. of Ka
By Telegraph from Gauley Sept 2 1862
To Maj R L Curtis
Summersville
I have ordered six Cos of the 47 Regt to join you. They will reach you to morrow evening.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
James
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Lightburn
To Curtis
Hd Qrs Dist of Ka
By Telegraph from Gauley Sept 3rd 1862
To Maj R L Curtis
Summersville
Col Elliot will assume command while his forces remain at that post as he is the Ranking officer.
J.A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
By Telegraph from Gauley Sept 3 1862 to Capt Dayton
It was Col Russells orders for Capt Emmens' Co of Cav to join him at Charleston at once you will not prevent that order being obeyed. If you do you will be called to account for it.
You will send the Cav immediately.
By order,
J AJ Lightburn
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
By Telegraph from Gauley Sept 3rd 1862
To Lieut Col Elliot 47 O V I
You will assume command of the post, and if you can spare Captain Wallers Co- send it here as I shall want escorts for the train. I start rations this morning you will make as much defensive preparations as you can Keep some mounted scouts on the roads leading to you post and above all keep from being surprised.
J.AJ Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
To Elliott
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
By Telegraph from Gauley Sept 3rd 1862
To Col L Skinner
You will at once assume command of all the forces at Gallipolis and make every effort to defend the place. Should there be an attack made.
By order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Re: Defense of Gallipolis
Gauley 3rd
Maj D H McPhail
Whg
I think I would not send paymaster until we learn what Jenkins does.
J A J.Lightburn
13 G D N + 124 pd
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Col Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist Ka
Gauley 3 Sept 62
Lieut Merril Q. M. 9 Va Camp Piatt
Send your Regimental Teams to Gauley after the Camp & Garrison Equippage of the three remaining Companies of your Regt as soon as possible.
By order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
B D Boswell
Lieut & A. A. D. C.
Operator C Piatt
If Lieut Merril has passed down forward the above to Charleston
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Sept 3rd 1862
Lieut Col Wm H. H. Russell
Charleston
You will release S A Drexel from arrest and take such steps as will get him his pay. Consuting me what has to be done in the case.
By order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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Lightburn
Re Release of S. A. Drexel
Head Quarters Dist Ka
Gauley 3rd Sept 1862
Capt Vance Provost Martial Charleston
Send Prisoners to Camp Chase by way to Cincinnati. Consult Capt Moulton about the time he can furnish transportation.
By order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
B D Boswell
Lieut & A A D C
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Lightburn
To Vance
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Sept 3rd, 1862
Maj D. H. McPhail
Wheeling Va
No danger except between Wheeling and Pt Pleasant we can furnish Guard on Ka. River
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
14 DH + Col
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Lightburn
To McPhail
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley 3rd Sept 1862
Col Siber
You will please order a copy of Monthly Returns of 37th O V I to be sent to these Head Quarters
By order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Com
B D Boswell
Lieut & A.A. D.C.
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Sept 3rd 1862
Lieut C A Sheppard A. C. S.
Charleston
You will issue rations to the militia upon requisition signed by Col Russell.
By order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Sept 3
Maj R. L. Curtis, Summersville
Take the horses of those sympathizers and also take their names and inform them that when the horses of the union men are returned you will return theirs you will when the 47th Regt Reaches you send a scout of cav in the direction of sutton to learn if possible Jenkins' whereabouts.
By order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
To Curtis
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Sept 3rd 1862
Col E Siber
Comdg Raleigh
Jenkins is menacing our Rear and left Flank. You will therefor at once fall back upon Fayette with your whole force and make that position as strong as possible. Make your out post at the Loup Creek Road and keep Vedetts beyond McCoys. You will take down Telegraph wire as you Retire. As soon as you arrive at Fayette, send a Party to Barricade Loup Creek Road.
By order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist Ka
By Telegraph from Gauley Sept 4th 1862
To Lieut Col Russell
Charleston
The information is definite that Jenkins is now at Ravenswood you had as well keep your forces together and await further orders we must try to catch him.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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J. A. J. Lightburn to
Lt Col Russell
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
By Telegraph from Gauley Sept 4th 1862
To Capt Moulton A Q M
Gallipolis
I think I would not send a boat down until I heard more from Jenkins as the post at Charleston is so weak I do not like to take troops from there until I know whether Jenkins intends attacking it as I want to make a sure thing if that should be the case. I oppose defeats and surrenders.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Gauley Bridge 4th
Genl H J Samuels AG
Wheeling Va
I understand Rathbone has surrendered cannon Jenkins be caught if forces could be sent to Weston. I can head him off at Carnifex or Hughs Ferry- I have reinforced Charleston and Summersville put forces in front to watch ought have more troops here.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist Ka
GDH + 380 pd
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Samuels
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
By Telegraph from Gauley Sept 4th 1862
to Lieut Col Elliott
Summersville
I start at 2 P. M. Ammunition and tools you will send an escort of Cav- to meet the train the ammunition is behind and must be guarded. direct the escort you send to order my escort back when they meet Rebels in Ripley Jackson County in force.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Comdg
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Sept 4th 1862
By Telegraph from Gauley
To W. H. H. Russell
Lt Col 4th Va
Comdg Charleston
Do not let Report tonight by Mr Ferell cause you to desist from your defensive preparation.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Comdg Dist Ka
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J. A. J. Lightburn
To Russell
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Sept 5
Col Gilbert
Tompkins' farm
Lieut Ziegler presents a certificate for a leave of absence approved by Col Elliott. I think I said I would not sign any furloughs for officers under your command without your approval. Do you think best that he should go
Col Lightburn
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Sept 5 1862
Col Gilbert
Post Ewing
All Right do as you think best
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Sept 5 1862
Lieut Col Russell
Charleston
Telegraph me every hour in relation to the arrival of troops and particulars Generally.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Gauley Sept 6th 1862
By Telegraph from Wheeling 5
To Col. Lightburn
Just Recd a telegram from Genl Kelly that Jenkins is at Ravenswood and will cross the Kanawha at Buffalo Probably can you do anything to head him.
F H Pierpont
Lightburn
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Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gualey Sept 6 1862
Hon F. H. Pierpong
Gov of Va
I will do my best to catch Jenkins if he crosses the Ka River but the Rebel forces in front prevent me scattering my forces
J. A J Lightburn
Collect
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Sept 6 1862
Col Gilbert
Gauley Mt
Could you not spare one cav company. Gen Jenkins has cut off our communication by telegraph was near Pt Pleasant when last heard from. I would like if it will not interfere too much with our front to catch him.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Sept 6th 1862
Col Elliott
Lieut Craig is acting Post Q. M. and cannot be spared you had better detail some good Lieut to act for Craig while your detachment is out.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Sept 6 1862
Col Siber
Fayette
Start your Cav- with orders to come here at once their baggage can follow them.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley 6 Sept 1862
Lieut Col Elliot
Comdg at Summersville
Can you send me one more company of Cavalry without weakening your command so as to endanger your Post. I must open my line of communication to Pt Pleasant and must have Cavalry to do it with.
by order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
B D Boswell
Lieut & A.A.D.C.
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist Ka
Gauley 7 Sept
Capt Goodspeed Camp Piatt
Is there five Boxes muskets on the wharf boat at Camp Piatt shipped to me or in my care.
By order of
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Com
B D Boswell
Lieut & A.A.D.C.
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
By Telegraph from Gauley Sept 7th 1862
To Col L Skinner
I have sent 6 Cos 2nd Va Cav and 3 Cos 4th Va Infy after Jenkins would like to have you cooperate with them. Come up on boat land below and attack them by land.
answer immediately what you will do forces left Charleston about 10 o clock.
J. A.J. Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
By Telegraph from Gauley Sept 8 1862
To Capt Phelps A Q. M.
You will at once ship to this place all extra Q. M. stores so that you may be enabled to move at a moments warning should it be necessary.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Camp Gauley Bridge
9th Sept 1862
W. H. H. Russell
Lieut Col Comdg 4th Va Infy
Send to this Post all men belonging to Co's A. B. G. & H. If any are too unwell, let them stay in Hospital.
J. A.J. Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist Ka
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley 9 Sept 62
Lieut Col Russell
Com Charleston
No they will remain where they are.
By order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Com
B.D. Boswell
Lieut & A A D C
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley 9th Sept 1862
Capt Moulton Gallipolis
Has the mail been sent from Gallipolis
J A J Lightburn
Col Com
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist Ka
Gauley 9 Sep 62
Lieut Col Russell
Com Charleston
You will send one Co of the 4th Va to Camp Piatt. It must reach there tonight.
by order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Com
B D Boswell
Lieut & A A D C
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist Ka
Gauley Sept 9/62
Lieut Col Russell
You will notify Capt Dayton at Coal River to keep a sharp lookout as Jenkins may attempt to come in that way.
By order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Com
B D Boswell
Lieut & A A D C
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist Ka
Gauley 9 Sept 62
Col Skinner Gallipolis
Nothing has been heard from your Resignation. Jenkins having been routed by Col Paxton, it will be useful for you to pursue with Infantry.
By order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Com
B D Boswell
Lieut & A A D C
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist Ka
Gauley 9th Sep 1862
Lt Col D C Frost 11th Va Vols
Pt Pleasant
You can proceed with your command to Parkersburgh Col Paxton attacked Jenkins whole force at Barboursville completely routing him. Jenkins retreating towards Logan C H. Col Paxtons loss one killed. Evanger loss not known. no further particulars.
J A J Lightburn
Col Com
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Sept 9 1862
Lieut Col D Frost
Comdg Detachment 11th Va Pt Pleasant
You will remain at Pt Pleasant until further orders.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Sept 9 1862
Col Paxton Comdg 2nd Va Cav
Now at Guyandotte your Report Received and fully approved. You will proceed as soon as possible to Camp Piatt as the enemy may attempt to regain what he has lost by attacking Camp Piatt to destroy our stores.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
By Telegraph from Gauley Sept 9th 1862
To Col Gilbert
Col Siber Reports 4 large fires in the direction of Daywood Gap do you know what it means.
J A J Lightburn
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
By Telegraph from Gauley Sept 9th 1862
To Col Siber
Fayetteville
I have informed Col Gilbert of those fires. He has men at Camp Lookout.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
By Telegraph from Gauley Sept 9th 1862
To Maj J. J. Hoffman 2nd Va Cav
Col Gilbert will attend to Releasing the teamster you refer to.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
By Telegraph From Gualey Sept 9th 1862
To Lieut Col Russell
Charleston
If Capt Brown wishes to attend to matters pertaining to appointment he can be absent 24 hours.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
By Telegraph from Gauley Sept 9th 1862
To Lieut Col D Frost
Pt Pleasant
Had you not better Report- to Genl Kelly.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
By Telegraph from Gauley Sept 9th 1862
To Capt Phelps
A. C. S. Fayetteville
How many commissary stores have you on hand.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Camp Piatt Sept 12th
Gov Pierpoint
Wheeling Va
A column of eight thousand (8000) is now in the valley - Floyd is advancing by way of Wyoming intending to cut us off at coals mouth - I have been fighting them two days commencing at Fayette - my whole force is at this point which I will be compelled to evacuate tonight or have my retreat intercepted - I shall make a stand below Charleston. I have orders from Gen Halleck to fall back to Point Pleasant if the forces should be too strong for me. Our loss supposed to be near two hundred (200) not positively known.
93 wds DH + 764 pd
J. A.J. Lightburn
Col Comdg
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Head Quarters in the field Sept 13th 140 pm
Maj Gen Halleck
Commander in chief
Washington D. C.
Europe side road by if be I survey gold I will can looked compelled Ripley down hill east no back shall should if the lead have hold Point Pleasant after have road the platina on Ravenswood fall to Gallipolis point enjoyed silver again this and as to towards Kanawha finis.
J. A.J. Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
49 wds DH+ 790 pd
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Head Quarters Pt Pleasant
Sept 19th 1862
Maj Genl Halleck
Comdr in Chief
Washington
I am here with my command. Was compelled to fall back from Fayette but not until after a days hard fighting with skirmish all the way to Charleston, where I made a stand but was compelled by superior force to fall back from there, which I did in good order, bring my transportation, but losing my stores. I find Pt Pleasant untenable without some work which I shall proceed to do as safely as I can. My report will be forwarded by mail.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Telegram from
Col. Lightburn to
Genl. Halleck
Sept. 19, 1862
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Pt Pleasant Sept 22d 1862
Hon F. H. Pierpoint
Gov of Va
Dear Sir
I have the honor to request that the following appointments be made in the 4th Va Vol Infy.
Capt James H Dayton to be made Major vice Hale killed Rank 6 Aug 62
1st Lieut J. J. Mansell to be Capt vice Dayton promoted 6 Aug
2nd Lieut Alpheus Beall to be 1st Lieut vice Mansell promoted 6 Aug
1st Sergt Enoch T. Clice to be 2nd Lieut vice Beall promoted
1st Lieut E. C. Carson to be Capt vice Capt Brown promoted to Col 13th rank 16 Sept 1862
2nd Lieut D. A. Russell to be 1st Lieut vice Carson promoted 16 Sept
Sergt Major James H. Ralston to be 2nd Lieut vice Russell promoted 16th Sept
and when Lieut Wm C Bailey's Resignation is accepted I wish 2nd Lieut Barlow W. Curtis appointed 1st Lieut and Commissary Sergt Columbus Schrewsbury appointed 2nd Lieut. I hope these appointments will be made as soon as convenient as the Regiment is a full one and under the command of Lieut Col Russell who is desirous to have the assistance of these officers in the command. The names, as specified an according to rank in the Regt.
I am sir,
Very Respectfully,
Your obt servant
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Comdg
W. H. Powell
Capt & A.A.A.G.
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Officers of the 4th Regt Va Vols
Issued Oct 4th/62
Head Quarters Dist Of Kan
Pt Pleasant Sept 29th 1862
Col John Hall
Pt Pleasant Va
Sir
I herewith give you the memorandum of dates of commissions to be issued to Officers of 4th Va Vol Infy. Gov Saml Polsley has the memorandum of Commission wished for but has not the dates.
Capt James H. Dayton to be promoted to Major 4th Va. V. I.
First Lieut J. J. Mansell to be promoted to Capt.
Second Lieut Alpheus Beall to be promoted to 1st Lieut
Sergt Enoch T. Clice to be promoted to 2nd Lieut.
All to rank from 10th day of August 1862.
1st Lieut E. C. Carson to be promoted to Captain
2nd Lieut D. A. Russell to be promoted to 1st Lieut.
Sergt Major James H Ralston to be promoted to 2nd Lieut.
All to rank from 16th day of September 1862.
By attending to the above you will oblige.
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servt
J. A.J. Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist
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Promotion of officers in the 4th Regt Va Vols for U. S. Service
Issued this 4th Oct 1862
J. T. B.
F. H. Pierpoint
[Undated]
By Telegraph from __ to Capt Grayum Cg 4th Va B
Hurry through to Gauley with all possible haste.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Cmdg dist Ka
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Lightburn
Col Lightburn
Delancey has already orders to join you marching this morning. What do your scouts report as to the enemy on the south bank of the river.
Maj Genl Cox
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To Lightburn
Cox
Gallipolis 26
Col. Lightburn
Col. Delancey- will act under your orders till my arrival
Geo W. Morgan
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To Lightburn
From Morgan
Hd Qrtrs Dist. Kanawha Gauley Va 4th 3:11 pm
Col Geo D Ruggles AA G & Chief of Staff
Genl Popes Hdqrtrs
Bremen over have as and valley reported firing at through county platine rebels with Buchanan Spencer & at I will I move solo and should long preparations this force without Rathbone came Jackson. Gilmer now Cannon & Roane gun union in fight have troops necessary will man as defensive for heavy surrendered Colonel baggage Ripley morn in and Weston county a distance making them a home force.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
67 G DN + 93G pd via __
By order of Col Lightburn
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Pt Pleasant
Col Lightburn
Gen Morgan will direct Col Delancey to look to you for orders till we arrive & you will be guided by your own view of your necessities in ordering him up.
J. D. Cox
M. G. Comdg
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To Lightburn
Cox
Telegram
To Col Lightburn
The wagon train is at Camp Piatt shall I order it back to Chapmansville. it will take a day & half to go there.
W. H. H. Russell
Lt. Col.
Col Russell
Take Teams enough from Camp Piatt to move your entire baggage from Chapmansville immediately.
By order of
J.A J Lightburn
Col Com
B D Boswell
Lieut & A A D C
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Lightburn
Col L
Cranor has the whole of the Sandy valley on both sides put under his charge & can only send forward to coal mouth small expeditions at present. These will not amount to more than scouting parties but will disquiet the enemy on that side if you will inform me where the cavalry on 18 mile is supposed to be I will try to look after it with some of the force going up the valley.
Genl Cox
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To Lightburn
Hd Quarters Dist of Ka Gauly bridge 3rd
H J Samuels A G Wheeling
It has been reported to you that Lieut C A Shephard was a permanent Brigade QM. This is not so he is qualified for major + Hutchins is not qualified.
J. A. J. Lightburn
30 GDH + 260 pd
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J. A. J. Lightburn
By Telegraph from Tompkins Farm
To Col Elliott Summersville
I think I would not send a party out yet you will send a party to barricade or destroy the Saturday Road leading from Carnifex ferry East.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Buffalo
Col Lightburn
Two batteries & two regts of Carters Brigade left here this morning & will go through to Poca today if they have no accident. Two other regts & a battery will leave this afternoon & get to Red House. Let one know if you determine in moving before the arrival of the artillery.
J. D. Cox
Maj Genl
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To Col Lightburn