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

Written Accounts

1863-04, Official Records, Ser. II, Vol. V, pp. 871-924; Evidence taken before the committee of the House of Representatives of the Confederate States appointed to inquire into the treatment of prisoners at Castle Thunder (large, pdf attached)
1863-05-06, Richmond Dispatch; new company formed 5/5 in Richmond. Wm. F. Sims, CS Senate, elected Captain. Gave speech from steps of Governor’s Mansion
1863-05-09, Richmond Dispatch; committee investigating Castle Thunder extols G. W. Alexander
1863-05-14, Richmond Dispatch; Murder case of Robert Forde will commence today in the Hustings Court
1863-06-10, Richmond Dispatch; Trial of Robert S. Forde for the Murder of Robert R. Dixon, Clerk of the Confederate House of Representatives. Incredible, and lengthy, testimony
1863-06-11, Richmond Dispatch; more incredible details (including testimony from Benjamin Ficklin) on the murder trial of Robert S. Forde
1863-10-12, Richmond Dispatch; fascinating account of the meeting of mechanics in City Hall to compel Sen. Randolph to vote for a bill fixing prices for food and such. Quasi-Marxist in their resolutions.
1864-01-16, Richmond Whig; description of pardons handed out by Governor Smith, including several participants in the bread riot
1864-01-18, Richmond Whig; Gens. Hood, Breckinridge, and Morgan visit the House of Representatives
1864-01-28, Richmond Dispatch; Defense witnesses heard in the trial of Forde, though not described, as they are substantially the same as in the first examination. Court adjourns to meet again today

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