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Advertisments in the Richmond, VA newspapers during the Civil War

Written Accounts

1883-12-30, Richmond Dispatch; detailed rent notice for the Van Lew house – important details
1884-04-27, Richmond Dispatch; Gaines Mill property and buildings are up for auction
1885-07-30, Richmond Dispatch; detailed description of the Steamer Gem’s excursions to Drewry’s Bluff, Dutch Gap, and the U. S. Monitor fleet. Notes that Drewry’s Bluff “pic-nic grounds” are only accessible through this steamer’s excursions.
1885-09-05, Richmond Dispatch; ad for the exclusive excursion boat to Drewry’s Bluff – nice description of the attractions.
1886-05-02, Richmond Dispatch; the Van Lew homestead is for sale – “a thing of beauty”
1888-04-04, Richmond Dispatch; agents are collecting relics to be exhibited at Libby Prison when it reaches Chicago
1888-09-07, Richmond Dispatch; Libby Prison is up for auction, gives dimensions of building. It appears the Chicago people haven’t paid off their notes.
1889-06-01, Richmond Dispatch; gondola "Chimborazo" is making passenger runs up the canal. This may be the same canal boat used during the war.
1899-03-26, Richmond Dispatch; Van Lew Homestead is up for sale – notes that the square was once owned by William Byrd and testimonial as “one of the beautiful homes of the world”
1900-02-20, Richmond Dispatch; Tredegar is taking bids for excavating earth.

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