City Government
Information about the city government in Richmond, VA during the Civil War

Written Accounts

1864-02-24, Richmond Whig; lamentation that the Confederate Government will not give the Alms House back to the city. Notes that "Chimborazo, Camp Winder, Howard’s Grove, etc., afford ample room for all the sick and wounded
1864-03-09, Richmond Examiner; Michael Dolan, who is “taking care of the Government cows attached to Chimborazo Hospital…in the fields beyond Rocketts,” arrested for horse theft - released
1864-03-31, National Archives; Carrington desires to turn over the Alms House to the city, but no response has come from them
1864-06-07, Richmond Enquirer; Dog-catchers round up hundreds of stray dogs; mentions Capt. Alexander's dog, and Howard's Grove.
1864-06-07, Richmond Sentinel; Dog-catchers round up hundreds of stray dogs
1864-06-24, Richmond Sentinel; boys are throwing stones at the Washington and Clay monuments and each other. The mayor clamps down and orders all offenders arrested.
1864-07-15, Richmond Dispatch, City Council to have a special meeting to consider the night watch and bread questions
1864-07-22, Richmond Dispatch; A special City Council meeting held to decide Captain of the Night Watch petition
1864-07-29, Richmond Dispatch; A special meeting of the City Council was held
1864-08-01, Richmond Dispatch; The plan to supply beef at reduced prices has been implemented - cheerfulness and comfort will take the place of gloominess and want.

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