Food & Supply
Information about Food & Supply in Richmond, VA during the Civil War

Written Accounts

1861-04-27, National Archives; Charles Dimmock to R. E. Lee: suggestions as to the removal of the machinery from Harper’s Ferry, & the organization of the Ord. Dept. & as to issue of arms & ammunition. Requests an assistant with a rank higher than Captain
1861-05-02, National Archives; Charles Dimmock to Col. R. S. Garnett: refers to the unmoved condition of the machinery at Harpers Ferry & calls Genl Lee’s particular attention to that fact
1861-05-04, National Archives; Dimmock to Garnett: Dimmock complains that he has no materials, lack of practical know-how amongst the workers, and lack of machinery
1861-05-11, National Archives; Dimmock to Lee: the lack of powder is reaching the breaking point. Dimmock describes this want as a “matter of anxiety”
1861-05-14, National Archives; Dimmock to Lee: Asks to be relieved from putting up ammunition for heavy guns under charge of the Navy. The orders for the army are backing up
1861-05-22, Richmond Whig; Richmond Howitzers camped on Chimborazo hill, with new military road "leading from the plateau," along the declivity, to the encampment at Rocketts. Artillery posted atop the hill.
1861-05-23, Richmond Whig; Howard's Grove described in pre-hospital days.
1861-05-26, National Archives; Dimmock complains that a recently promoted officer has been ordered to the Ordnance Department who has no experience. Lee sends him to Col. Magruder
1861-05-27, National Archives; Dimmock to Lee: Impossible for his establishment to supply ammunition to all the troops arming in VA. Material should be put up & forwarded from the So. Arsenals, to this place. His material is giving out
1861-05-29, National Archives; Charles Dimmock writes to Gen. Lee complaining that he has to furnish ammunition for all the troops, and cannot supply the demand with the facilities at Richmond. Urges southern states furnish the ammunition for their troops

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