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

Written Accounts

1862-09-24, Richmond Enquirer; dairy for the use of the Richmond hospitals is proposed - carload of cows to arrive on the Central road
1862-09-26, Richmond Enquirer; excellent description of the Senate debate on the hospital bill. Praises Clopton, St. Francis de Sales, Louisiana Hospital, and Winder Hospital. Gives some statistics not available elsewhere.
1862-09-30, Richmond Enquirer; Report of the Select Committee on Hospitals; reports on hospitals in Richmond and elsewhere and what to do about them - recommends reforms such as matrons, purchasing agents, and effective hospital funds.
1862-10-06, William A. Carrington Papers; Inspection Report for Clopton Hospital
1862-10-08, William A. Carrington Papers; Inspection Report for CSA steam laundry.
1862-10-08, William A. Carrington Papers; Inspection Report for General Hospital #27
1862-10-16, Richmond Enquirer; Mrs. A. F. Hopkins acknowledges contributions to Alabama soldiers
1862-10-21, William A. Carrington Papers; Inspection Report for Samaritan Hospital
1862-10-24, Charleston (S. C.) Courier; Dr. E. M. Seabrook, Surgeon at Chimborazo, acknowledges donations; also description of Chimborazo Hospital.
1862-10-28, William A. Carrington CSR (M331); details of arrangements for Bellevue Hospital

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