Crime & Mayhem
Information about crime and disorder in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

This section contains sources on various crimes, riots, and general mayhem that occurred in Richmond during the Civil War. 

Written Accounts

1867-11-26, Richmond Whig; extremely detailed account of testimony against Col. Thomas E. Rose. Norris Montgomery mentioned
1868-02-08, Cleveland (OH) Leader; Schofield’s response to charges of fraud in the recent election – mentions that Col. Rose was entirely acquitted of charges of misconduct.
1868-03-03, Richmond Dispatch; Richard “Dick” Turner, formerly of Libby Prison, is assaulted in the street at 17th and Broad Street. Knocked out and loses several teeth
1868-03-04, Alexandria Gazette; Richard Turner, former jailer of Libby Prison, is assaulted by three white men – jawbone broken and several teeth knocked out.
1868-04-27, Richmond Dispatch; Chimborazo is “a nuisance” due to the “depredations of the horde of negroes” living there. Calls for the break up of the camp
1868-09-11, Richmond Dispatch; “carelsss” pistol firing at night at Chimborazo
1868-10-23, Richmond Dispatch; “free fight” among the negroes at Rocketts; “new brick church” being built by negroes near Chimborazo
1869-04-03, Boston Traveller; long and detailed account of a visit to Richmond. Particular emphasis on Belle Isle, Libby Prison, Castle Thunder and the Cold Harbor battlefield.
1870-08-26, Richmond Dispatch; “free fight” among negroes at or near Malvern Hill yesterday
1870-11-24, Charleston (S. C.) Daily News; report that Elizabeth Van Lew is to be fired as postmaster

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