WEST VIRGINIA
ADJUTANT GENERALS' PAPERS

Union Regiments
1861-1865
Ar382

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3rd West Virginia Cavalry
(Field and Staff, Companies A - M, Unassigned, Miscellaneous)
Box 4, Folder 8

Transcription

Washington D.C.
June 12, 1862

Gen. Samuels-

Send commission of Lieut Col of 3rd Reg Va Cavalry to David Strother. Enclose and send to Charlestown Va care of Gen Banks- Winchester Va- No news except the defeat of Shulds rangers

F. H. Pierpoint.

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David Strother
Lt Col
3rd Va Cav

The Commonwealth of Virginia
Executive Department
Wheeling, Va. July 8-- 1862

Gen Samuels

Commission Marcus W. Echols Lieut and Q. M. of the third Va Cavalry-- and order him to report to Maj. Magee at Winchester-- and also ask Gen Siagle to order mustering officer to muster him into the service if there is no mustering officer here-- muster to be of this date--

F. H. Pierpoint.

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Order Govr to Com Echols 1st Lieut and Qer Master 3d Va Cavalry.

Make out commission for William H Flesher 1st Lt of cava- to date from 20 Nov. 1862

F. H. Pierpoint

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Wm H Flesher
2d Lt 3 Cavy Regt
M.S.S.
Commd 20th Nov/62

Gen Samuels Send F H King commission of second Lt to recruit for 3 Va Cavalry

F.H. Peirpoint
Wheeling-- Nov 27, 62

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F H J King
2d Lt to recruit
for 3d Cavy MSS

Hon. F H Peirpoint
Governor of Virginia

Sir- We the undersigned respectfully beg leave to present the claims of 1st Lieut N. N. Hoffman of Co. H 1st Va. Cavalry for promotion to the rank of field officer in the 3rd Va Cavalry, (subordinate to Major McGee) Lt Hoffman is a man of experience and ability. He served through the war with Mexico and at the beginning of the present troubles enlisted as a private in the Co. in which he now holds the position of 1st Liut, which latter position he has won by his faithful performance of his duty. He led his company in all the battles of the east since he has feld his present position, and has proved himself a thorough solider, and we think him deserving of the position, which we have no doubt he will fill with credit.

Hoping this may meet with your favorable action, we are
Ver respectfully, & c,

Wm Lazer
Geo. M. Hagans
Lee Roy Kramer

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Lee Roy Kramer
and others
Feby 1863
Ask that Lieut N N Hoffman be promoted to a field officer in 3d Regt Va Cavy

Wheeling Feb 20th 1863

To the
Adjutant General
of the State of Virginia

Sir I have the honor of transmitting you a few lines requesting you to Give me some advice about being transferred into some Regiment that is in the field. Sir I served in the three months service as a private in the seventh Ohio. I believe it was after serving my faithfully and honestly. I was discharged, I then re-enlisted in Capt E J Congers company. A 3rd Regt of Va. Col. Cav as a private and serced a littler better than fourteen months of my three years being unfit for service at that time and having lost my discharge. I enlisted again in Capt P G Wests Independent Company of home Guards. Stationed at Wheeling Va, and not wishing to remain here in the city but wanting to be where I can do more service for my county. I would ask you if I can get out of this company of Cpt P. G. West into the field where I can be of some service if so. And providing I cannot receive and appointment of a Lieutenancy. I should like to be transferred into Company. A 3rd Regt Va Col Cavalry for my conduct while serviing in the three years service I would cheerfully recommend you to Major Poter, Captain Nichold of General Fremonts staff and Captain E. J. Conger, Lieut S. B. Conger and Kieut W. W. Barrett of Co H 3rd Regt Va. Vol Cav if I can not receive the appointment I would like for you to have me transferred into the regiment and company spoken of before.
Your Obdt Servant
Thomas P Hammond
of Capt P. G. Wests Co of Home Guards
on detached duty at Maj Hills

Thomas J Hammond
Wheeling, Va
Feby 20th 1863

Western Va March 2nd 1863
General- Samuels

Sir-- Please send me as soon as possible (by mail) 100 enlistment blanks.

Men are coming every day we will organize in a few days.

Enclosed please find twenty five Cts to pay postage.

Respectfully
R. M. Wallace

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R. M. Wallace
Western Va
March 2
MC3

Western Va March 27 1863
F H Peirpoint Gov Va
Wheeling Va

Sir
I hereby testify that I superintended an Election held by a squad of cavalry crecuits Numbering forty four (44) that was recruited by Lieut I. M. Westfall & C. E. Anderson for the 3 Va. Cavl & that Charles E Anderson was unanimously Elected first Lieut given under my hand day & date above mentioned

Larkin Peirpoint Capt
Cmdg E 6th Regt Va Vol

If Lieut Andersons men can be Equiped shortly I would like vary much to have the sise of there it would be a great benefeit to the service & he could fill up his company in a short time

L Peirpoint Capt
Cmdg Post

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Capt Larkin PEirpoint
Western Va
Mar 27 1863

Independence June 24th 1863
F. P. Pierpoint
Ajudent General: Sir

I have been induced by solieitation from a goodly number to attempt to Reis a Cavalry Company for the six month service. What is the number with with which we can organize?

I am informed that the 3rd Regiment is now being formed. Would you send me by your influence in obtaining the Chaplaincy of sd Regiment; if the six months were sure entitled to chaplains. Any help that you can prudently give me will be greatfully remembered.

Please give full particulars as to organizing our company sind the Relation we will sustain to the National Army.

I with great pleasure congratulate you in view of your late promotion May God give you wisdom to serve your County well: And grace to honor his name in all your acts.

I am yours with
Great Respects
J. L. Simpson

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3rd Cavalry
June 24 /63
R Independence, W Va

Rev J L ,Simpson-- asks the minimum and maximum number of Cavalry Co

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P.F.B

Hd Quartz Infnty For 4th Sepsh Brigade
Opposite New Creek Md June 25th 1863

To his excellency A I Boreman, Governor of Wt Va

Being informed that his excellency the late elected Governor of West Va is desirous to have none but efficient officers in the Wn Va Vol Rgmts appointed-- I have the honor to recommend Na H Goff now Adjnt of the 3d Rgmt Va A far promotion so ho in the position as Field Officer would be an ornament to the service, and a benefit to the Rgmt assigned to.

In January last I was ordered to organize the Northern Brigade-- Hll Seitz at Buckhann Adjnt Goff was appointed on my staff-- from observations, during nearly Five months official intercourse-- I feel authorized to add-- that Adjnt N Goff was the most prominent officer in the seven Rgmts under my command.

With high regard your Excellence
Most Obedient Servant.
A. Moore
Col. Comdg.

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New Creek
June 1863
Adjt Nathan Goff Jr to be Major

Beverly West Va Sept 20th 1863

To his Excellency
The Governor of West Virginia

Sir

The undersigned officers of the 8th W. Va. M. F. beg leave to recommend for promotion to the position of surgeon in the 3d W Va Cavalry, if a vacancy exist in that Regt and if not to some other vacancy, assistant surgeon James N. Rouse of this Regiment.-- The Doctor has served with the Regiment for more than a year and the undersigned knowing him to be honest, temperate, and competent- devoted to his profession and the cause believe him in every way deserving of promotion.

Very Respectfully
your obt servts
John H Oley Col 8th Va. V. M. I
Jno. J. Polsley, Lt Col 8th Va Vols
Hectman Slack Major 8th Va M.D.
H C Kimball Lir QW 8th Va Vols
L. L. Comstock Surg 8th Va V. M. I
S. V. Stanford Asst Surg 8th Va V. M. I
J M Rife Capt Comdg Co A 8th Va Infy
C A Smith Lt Commanding Co C 8th V Vols
E P Miller 1st Lt Comdg Co B
John Reynolds Capt. Co D. 8th Va. M. I
A. N. Wilson Lt Condg Co E " " " "
Edgar B Blundon Capt Co F 8 V. V. M. I
James I Carrday Capt Co G 8th Va Vol In
Jacob Webb 1;Lieut Cavs Co H 8 Va Mts Inft
John Price 2nd Lieut Comdg Co II 8th Va M Infty
J A Cobb Lieut Comdg Co H 8th V. V. M. I.

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Beverly W. Va.
Sept 20, 1863
Petetion Col Oley and others
Dr. Rouse for Surgeon of 3rd Cav'y

Head-Quarters, Department of West Virginia.
Clarksburg Sept 24th 1863

F. A. PiErpoint Adjt Genl

Sir

The commission of Col: 3rd Va Cavry which was sent to me has never come to hand. I was forwarded by mail by Lt Col McGee some time ago & not having reached me I have concluded it is lost. As the want of it interferes with my action in procuring the Consolidation of the Regt and is inconvenient in other respects. May I ask you to have a duplicate commission made out & sent to me at these Headquarters. I would also be glad to have all the information in regard to the Regt, the number and location of the companies embraced in the organization Va, that can be furnished from your office.

I am very respectfully
your obt sevt
David H. Strother

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Clarksburg
Sept 24th 1863
Col D. H. Strother
In regard to organizing 3d Regt West Va Cavy & C
Attended to Col Strother being present.

Sept 25th 1863
Abstract Copy Morning Report 3rd Regiment West Va Vol Cavy Adjt Lieut Barna Powell

Field & Staff

David H Strother commissioned Colonel. July 18/63-- Not mustered. Commissioned Lt. Col. May 1862. Mustered July 1st 1862.
J. Lowry McGee, commissioned Lt Col. " 18/63-- Not mustered. Commissioned Major -- Mustered --
Lot Bowen commissioned Major & Mustered.
S. B. Conger commissioned Major & musterd
Lieut Barna Powell adjutants. Extra Lieuts Lee Haymond R.Q.W. Mustered
Extra Lieut D.W. Drake R.C.S. Mustered.
Assistant Surgeon- Thomas Martin
Hospital Steward C. H. McClain

The companies have been enlisted at different times as Independent companies and were originally 3 years men. I do not know the dates of their enlistments. Several companies reenlisted no more than two year ago, and have now only for 9 months to serve. Six companies were enlisted prior to July 1st 1862. The remaining companies service that time, Witcher Company this past summer and Wolffe has been mustered in enrithre a month past. I have no dates whatever. Adjt Barna Powell now at Charleston with detachment can furnish them. Major Congers squad which are of the old companies are willing to re-enlist for the war or three years if they can be transferred to the Regiments in their Department. I have personal acquaintance with five of the companies, all of which are in good condition, fully recruited, well disciplined and servicable. Those which I have not seen I hear good account of. The Regiment wants but two companies, now in progress of enlistment to complete its organization. Its aggregate numbers are above the minimum I believe. application is now made to the adjutant General to transfer the squadron of Major Conger to the Department, and if this is done the Regiments will be consolidated at an early date. I here give all the information I have in regard to the 3rd Va. Cavalry and will warn the detachment commanded to forward the information and dates that are wanting

Very Respectfully
Yours & c
(signed) David H Strother
Col. Staff of Genl Kelley

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New Abr
Jos. Davf
Lt Co & AA PMG

Western Union Telegraph Company

To Mr Jacob Hammond Wheeling Oct 7 1863
By Telegraph from Petersburg 5 1863
Forward Commission at once not permitted to leave without it
D M Drake
1st Bn 4 Inf

Head Quarters 4 Div Dept West Va
Martinsburg, West Va March 3rd 1864

To
Adjutant General
Of West Va
Wheeling

Sir
I have the honor to inform you since my Return to Marthinsburg that I find that some (37) thirty seven men of our Company have Renelisteld as yet. I am also informed that our company will be attached to the 3rd Va Cav Know General I as you saw my letter from Col Strother to His "Excellency the Gov" that it will meet his approval if you will give me Either one of Vacancies of that Regt. that is the all pertaining as Regimental Commissary. I'm hoping you will have the kindness to give me the position asked for. You will place me under everlasting obligations to you. Hoping to hear from you soon and favorable

I have the honor to Remain General
You most Obdt Servt
Thomas J Edwards
Head Qtr 4th Div Dept West Va
Martinsburg, West Va

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Martinsburg, W Va
March 3rd 1864
Tho J Edwards
Asks for commission

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Charleston West Va April 6th 1864

Lt Col Joseph Darr Jr
A A P M Genl of West Va

Sir
In accordance with your request I have the honor to report that there are now in this command (24) twenty four veterans

I have the honor to be sir
Very respectfully your obt servt
(signed) W. W. Barrett
Lt & Act: Adjt 3d WVa Cav

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Charleston West Va April 7th 1864

Lt Col Darr Jr
A.A.P.M. Genl: West Va

Sir
I have the honor to make the following report in regard to the strength location & c of this command.

I am sir very Respectfully
You obt servt
(signed) W W Barrett
Lt & Act Adjt 3d W Va Cav

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Charleston, W. Va
April 6th 1864
Maj. Lot Bowen and others
Report of Veteran and Recruits WV
3 W. Va. Cavalry

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Buckhannon West Va April 7th 1864

Col Darr

Sir
Yours of 4" inst is received. There is three companies under my command all at this Post.

With 54 Serviceable and 17 unserviceable horses. There is 60 Recruits here in addition. 56 of whom are mustered.

Respectfully
(signed) Lot Bowen Maj
Comdg Battalion

Buckhannon West Va
April 10th, 1864

F. P. Pierpoint.
Adjutant General

Yours of 5th int received yesterday evening. Maj Bowen requests me to say that with recruits since obtained the Company numbers now 60 men.

Capt Hurst has arrived in Wheeling since yours was written and can give you more particular information

Yours Respectfully
L Clark
Lt & Act Adjt

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Buchannon W Va.
Apr. 10. 1864.
Lt. L. Clark.
Says commission 60 men

Clarksburg, W Va
April 28th 1864

Gov A. I. Boreman

Dear Sir:
I have understood that the commissary of the 3d W. Va. Cavalry has resigned and I desire you to do me the favor to appoint my son Lee Haymond to that postion. He is Quarter of that regiment, and as he is not physically very able to perform heavy duty, and desiring to Continue in the service I hope you may not consider it improper to make the change desired. He has been acting Quartermaster and Commissary of the post at Buckhannon for some time, where his labors (having no clerk) have been very onerous, and as soon as he is relieved there will join his Regiment in the Kanawha Valley, and wishes to do so as Commissary instead of Quartermaster. The rank being the same I believe– He is constitutionally a good and faithful boy, and I hope you will gratify him in this matter as it cannot be detrimental to the public service.

Please Let me know as soon as convenient if this change of position can be made.

Very Respectfully
Luther Haymond

I understand that the people of Lewis, Upshur Co are considerably alarmed at the prospect of being left without troops and therefore defensless. A force of an hundred rebels might devastate all the and in County, when the troops have been withdrawn as I understand they are about to be.

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Luther Haymond
Clarksburg W.Va
April 28 1864
Recommends Lee Haymond for
Commissary of 3rd Cavalry

Elkton Md
Aug 11th 1864

Dear General
Since I received your last letter I have been relieved from duty at Washington and ordered to Baltimore on duty with Col Bremman by the mersonity? Papers if Sir that Major Conger and Lt Clark of the 3rd Va Cav was killed mon General here is a change for you to do something for me. I am anxious to get out of Brig present since for several reasons and if you will give me the position of Major in this Regt. I will make you a present of three hundred dollars cash direct mms of courer this will be all confidential between ourselfes. I have some particular object in getting out of my present service and this is the only method I have of doeing it I have a great many friends in the Regt and my appointment will meet with their approbation.

The Gov saw my letter from Col Shrother regarding my appointment in the Regt also and from Gen Averell. Anr you I think have seen Enough to know that I have a very detivsive acquaintance in West Virginia.

Now Gen I hope you will do me this favor and you shall ? nothing by it write me and let me know wether you will direct to me your letter to me at
Camp Birney
Baltimore Md
With my regard to the Gov
I am Gen you Obdt Servt
Thomas J Edwards

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Elkton, Md
Aug 11 /64
T. J. Edwards
Wants to buy a commission in the army for three hundred dolls

Morgantown Agst 13 1864

Gov Boreman

Dr Sir
Capt G. W McVicker of the 3d West Virg Cavalry desires the appointment of Major of the Regt in place of Maj Conger who was killed in the second Battle at Morefield. Capt Mc Company was in the charge made by Conger when he fell. Capt M is a citizen of this county & one of my particular friends he has served faithfully for near two years is a worthy and sober gentleman, of his qualifications I know nothing but presume his experience has perhaps by this time made him a fair officer. I do not know whether he is the ranking Capt, of the Regt. I most respectfully recommend him to your consideration & if you can with propriety promote him I shall be glad.

I hope soon to be in Wheeling & shall be glad to see you. Our Militia have all returned & we feel that the county now is safe

Yours Respectfully
LeeRoy Kramer

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Morgantown W. Va.
Aug. 13. 1864
Kramer Lee Roy
Recommends Capt Geo. W. McVicker for Major of 3d Cavalry.

Morgantown W Va
Sept 25 1864

Brig Genl
F.P. Pierpoint

Genl.
Your favor of the QQ was rather slow in reaching me considering the distance it had to come and the time it would have required me to come the same distance, but it is here at last and brings me glorious news I shall leave tomorrow for Cumberland and shall report to you from there what success I meet with

It has been suggested to me Genl that Col. Joe. Swider is an applicant for the position of Col of the third. I do not know as you do not say whether Col. Strother is resigning his position of Lt. Col. resigns his claim to the position of Col. or not, but if he does best it should be informed that I was not desirous of the position I deny announce myself as a candidate for that acrunement. When the time shall come that the Regt. shall be entitled to and need such an officer.

I wish Genl. as a friend you would present this matter to the Gov. at an early a day as will be convinint best he should be induced to decide in favor of some other applicant. If recommendations are necessry you know something about my ability in that line. Time or rather that want of it compells me to be brief for which I doubt not I have your thank

Please let me hear from you at Cumberland
Respectfully you obt Sevt
JS Aljot

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Morgantown Sept 25/64
J. S. Aljot

Buckhannon Upshur Co W. Va. Oct 4th /64,
His exc. Gov. A. I. Boreman,
Dear Sir
I understand that there will be an appointment of Major to be made soon in the 3d Regt of W.Va Cav'l. I hope you will confer that appointment on Capt John L Hurst of Company M of that Regt. He is a young man from our place. I know him well, and he is worthy and brave, and well deserves promotion from meritorious conduct- in the field. I trust you will grant this request.

Very truly yours
D.D.T. Farnsworth

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Buckhannon Oct. 4/64
Farnsworth D. D. T.
Recommends Capt J L Hurst for Major
Of 3d W.Va. Cavalry

Evansville Va
Oct 10 1864

Mr G W Brown

Dear Sir
My motive in writing you is to solicit your Influence in procuring a detail for H. W. Johnson now a member of Co "B" and also Harry has been a good Soldier. For over 2 years. Nearly always on all out-first-or-at-the farm- was taken prisoner at Milroys defeat defeat at Winchester was with Averill in Tennessee Winter a linchbury the first in the fight at Morefield Comdg Co with Sherman in the Valley fighting nearly all the time. In short his situation has been one of extreme peril and hardship. Now he would like to have Respite from detail and damages of a life in the front if he could serve in some other capacity he is a good few man and I feel sure would render satisfaction as Clerk.

Please give this your Immediate attention & you will amply renumerate for your trouble.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt Svt
C Johnson

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Evansville W Va
Oct 10th 1864
Johnson Co Esqr

Evansville Nov 10
Johnson C. Esqr

Evansville, West Va
Nov 10th 1864

Mr G W Brown

D Sir
I have thought it best to inform you that my Brother H W Johnson is Not an officer. He simply has command of the company if you can promise a Detail you will be greatifuly Remembered

Being Dearly
Your
C Johnson

Prus Morte

Act Med Press Office
Harpers Ferry Va
Dec 14th 1864

General
I have learned indirectly that Sam C Meller has been commissioned in 3rd Va cav He has had charge of my office business since I have been Rurvezing (last 5 mns) & as I desire to make other arrangements if I am to lose him, before my accounts are finally settled. I have the honor to request you inform me "I2f such information be not incimpatable with hublie good" if such a commission has been issued.

The Adjt being at home I suppose you have all 'locals' of interest from the 12th. I hope to soon join them for duty. You have of course learned that Col Harris' is brevetece. As West Va soldiers we feel flattered with the number of Stars that have recently been conferred upon our heroses This fall.

When is our Governor & Adjt Genl coming out to present The Regiments their state flags? I would be happy to entertain you when you are en route & as speeches will be expected would suggest "We keep The "Inspiration"

Hoping soon to hear from you with preference to "Soon" I am
Yours as of Yro
Fred H Patten

To.
Gen. Frank P. PEirpoint

By way of P.S. allow me to remind you of your promise of "long ago" to send me your photograph. I Enclose my "Ohio"
F.

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Harpers Ferry Va
Dec 14. 1864
Patten F. H.
Desires to Know if Sam C Mellor has been commissioned in the 3rd W.V. Cav.

Hd. Quart MEd. DEpt 1st W. Va Vol Cav.
Camp AvErill Virginia
February 26th 1865

To
His Excellency A. I. Boreman.
Govrnor West Virginia

Sir
I have the honor to apply for a commission as Surgeon of 3d West Va Cavly, as successor to Surgeon Thomas Morton, who has this day been mustered out of The Service.

I am Governor,
Very Respectfully
Your Obd't Serv't
Arthur Titus
1st Asst Surg 1st W.Va. Vol. Cavly

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MEd. Dept 1st W.Va. Cavly
February 26 1865

Titus Arthur Asst. Surgeon 1st W. Va. Cavalry makes application for a commission as Surgeon in 3d W. Va Cavly

Hd Qrtrs 3d Va Cy
Surgeons Office
Feby 26 1865

Respectfully appoint being intimately acquaintance with Dr Titus I am very desirous that he should be made surg if the 3rd Va Cy 2 Cav commission his qualitie as a medical officer & as an accomplished gentleman. Thos Morton recently surg 3d W. Va. Cy

Head Qmz 1st W.Va. Cav
Camp Averrill Va
Feburary 26 1865

Respectifully Approved and Recommended
P. Gardners
Surg 1st W. Va. Cav

Headquarters 2nd Cav Divis
Office Surgeon in Chief
February 26th /65

Respectfully approved and recommended. I have been acquainted with Asst Surg Titus for seven months and -- believe his promotion would be alike conducive to the interest of the public service and crediable to his State.

B. G. Struter
Actg Staff Surg U.S.A.
Surg-in-Chief 2nd Cavy Divis

Art'y Asst. Pro. Mar. Genl.'s Office,
State of West Va.,
Wheeling, June 15th 1865

Adjutant Genl W. Va
Wheeling

General
I have the honor to enclose muster in rolls of the following appians, forwarded thro this office

I am General
Very Respectfully
Your obt Sevt
Howard T Hudson
Capt V. SC
A. A. PMG
W, Va

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Wheeling June 15. 1865
Hudson E.P. Capt
Chief Mustering Officer
Encloses Muster in
Rolls of officer forwarded
Through his office.

United States Mustering and Disbursing Office,
Wheeling, W. Va. July 14th 1865

Genl L Peirpoint
Adgt Genl W. Va.
Wheeling

General
I have the honor to transmit herewith muster out rolls of Field & staff & Companies A"B"C"D"E"F"G"H"I"K"L"& M of 3rd W Va Cavalry Volunteers.

I am General
Very respectfully
Your obt sevt
E J Spaulding
1st Lieut 2nd N. J. Cavalry
Musty Officer

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Wheeling July 17, 1865
Spaulding E. J.
1st Lieut 2d. U. S. Cav. M. O.
Transmits Muster out Rolls of 3d W.V. Cavalry

War Departments,
Adjutant General's Office,
Washington, D.C., March 11th, 1869

To the
Adjutant General of West Virginia
Wheeling, West Virginia,

Sir:
I have the honor to request you to furnish this office with the address of the following named officers, formerly of the 3d, Virginia Cavalry:--

Thomas Morton, Surgeon
Charles E Anderson, Captain,
George A. Sexton, Ast. Lieutenant
And Nathan Rexroad, 2d, Lieutenant,

I am, Sir
Very Respectfully,
(over)
Your Obedient Servant,
Thomas M Vincent
Assistant Adjutant General.

J.B.E.

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1869
Thomas, M. Vincent-
3d Cav-

Send Commission to R C Spaulding of Capt for 3rd Va Cavalry-- Direct it him at Fairfax C.H. sigles Headquarters
F.H. Peirpoint

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R. C. Spaulding
Capt 3d MC Regt
Va Vols U.S. Service
3 Cavalry

To His Excellency Gov Peirpoint:

We the undersigned beg leave to present to your favorable consideration. Mr. William H Hiedleberg of our County, who asks from your Excellency a Commission as Second Lieutenant for recruiting a Company of Cavalry. Mr. Heidleberg is a most Excellint and reliable young man and we believe would make a good recruiting officer--

Yours Truly.
Mr G Brown
John J. Brown
Wm H King
Smith Adne

Please send the commission to me at Kingwood as Mr Heiedleberg is to Assist Jackson & Poster in raining their Co and oblige

Yours truly
R P Jackson recruiting officer

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W. H. Hiedleberg
2nd Lieut to
Recruit for 3d
Regt cavy
M.S. Service

Send Com
2st- to com
pipian
F H Peirpoint

*List of officers not included

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You will please furnish the following additional report for the information of this office-
Whole number at Original organization of Regt
" " recruit since "_____" "
Whole No enlisted in _____ Regt

I am informed by the late Adjutant General of Va that the alive request has been repeatedly made but misherd eliciting the desired information.
This information is absolutely necessary here and I hope you will give it yourself attention-

Very Respectfully
F. P. Peirpoint
Adjt Genl West Va.
For J. T. Barryen
Clst

Please forward Recommendations to fill vacancies

*List of Officers in 3rd Regt W Va Vols

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Also the non-com staff

The State of West Virginia
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE
Wheeling, Dec 186

Abstract Copy morning report 3d Reft W. Va. Cavalry.

3rd WV Cavalry