Legislature
Information about the legislature in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1862-02-07, Richmond Dispatch; New Senate room, NW corner of Capitol, about finished
1862-02-17, Richmond Whig; description of the funeral of Capt. O. J. Wise at St. James' Church and Hollywood Cemetery. A large number of people came to see the body while it was lying in state
1862-02-21, Richmond Whig; President Davis will be inaugurated tomorrow; railroad companies will run extra trains; ceremonies will occur on Capitol Square, businesses will be closed
1862-02-22, Richmond Whig; very detailed description of the plans for the inauguration of Jefferson Davis and Alexander Stephens. After the ceremonies, the "President's Mansion will be open from 8 to 11 o'clock."
1862-02-24, Richmond Whig; description of the inauguration of President Davis and Alexander Stephens at the Capitol, and the lousy weather
1862-09-12, Richmond Whig; excellent (and lengthy) letter from Surg. Lane at Winder Hospital describing the facility and administration of the hospital. Favorably mentions several matrons there
1862-09-26, Richmond Enquirer; Editorial paragraph praising the Hospital Bill. Notes the surgeons are not to blame, but rather the poor system.
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.
1862-09-27, National Archives; Lieut. T. P. Turner writes from Lynchburg to appeal for a promotion. States that he was in charge of the military prisons at Richmond for nearly 6 months, and gives very important biographical information
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.

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