Robert E. Lee
Information about Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond, Va., during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1900-10-04, National Tribune; "The Fall of Richmond" Part two of Hiram Peck's memoir. Describes Lincoln's visit to Richmond, details of the evacuation fire, the reopening of the Richmond Theater, and response to Lee's surrender in Richmond.
1906-08-14, Richmond Times-Dispatch; obituary for Dr. J. B. McCaw. Important details of his life. Chimborazo mentioned, but notes that he treated Gen. Lee, birthed A. P. Hill’s baby, and witnessed the wedding of Hettie Cary and John Pegram
1907-03-28, National Tribune; details on the pontoon bridge at Richmond - notes its length, as well as that the author of the article was on the bridge when General Lee crossed it
1929, The Black Swan; "The Libby Lion;" article written by the son of R. R. "Dick" Turner, describing his boyhood and experiences with his father. Notes that his Dick Turner was "on the staff of General Winder, with the rank of Captain
1936-08-30, Richmond Times-Dispatch; Description of Robertson hospital and Sally Tompkins, includes recollections of a former matron, Emmie Crump Lightfoot. Chimborazo mentioned.
1965, Richmond Civil War Centennial Committee; Weitzel, Godfrey. Richmond Occupied: Entry of the United States Forces into Richmond, Va. April 3, 1865 - Calling Together of the Virginia Legislature and Revocation of the Same. Ed. Louis H. Manarin

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