Charity
Information about charity in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1906-12-15, Ripley, Edward H. NY MOLLUS, Vol. III, 1907, pp. 472-502; excellent description of the fall and capture of Richmond; notes that he has the key and records for Libby Prison
1908-04-29, Richmond Times-Dispatch; Ben Greet, Shakespearean Actor, to give benefit performances at the old Van Lew mansion
1908-05-03, Richmond Times-Dispatch; Two Shakespeare plays to be performed in the yard of the Van Lew mansion by Ben Greet – benefit for the “Chimborazo Sanatorium”
1908-05-05, Richmond Times-Dispatch; ladies are meeting at the Van Lew mansion to “perfect arrangements” for the Ben Greet plays to be presented there
1908-05-10, Richmond Times-Dispatch; description of the benefit to be held tomorrow at the Van Lew mansion – two Shakespeare plays to be presented by Ben Greet and his players
1908-05-29, Shenandoah (Woodstock, Va.) Herald; Sally Tompkins has fallen and received a gash on her head “several inches long” – notes that she is 75 years old
1909, "With Touch of Elbow"; David Wells (8th Mich. Cav.) gives an excellent account of Libby Prison and his escape through the famous tunnel.
1927-02-01, Richmond Times-Dispatch; Tredegar presents a check to the Richmond Fire Department in appreciation for their “efficient work”
1936-08-30, Richmond Times-Dispatch; Description of Robertson hospital and Sally Tompkins, includes recollections of a former matron, Emmie Crump Lightfoot. Chimborazo mentioned.
1965, Richmond Civil War Centennial Committee; Weitzel, Godfrey. Richmond Occupied: Entry of the United States Forces into Richmond, Va. April 3, 1865 - Calling Together of the Virginia Legislature and Revocation of the Same. Ed. Louis H. Manarin

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