Conscription
Information about Conscription in Richmond during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1863-05-21, Richmond Dispatch; tale of J. P. Henry, refusing to serve, sent to Libby for shipment north
1863-05-26, Richmond Dispatch; 6th Co., 179th Militia, to drill at corner of 18th & Grace
1863-05-26, Richmond Dispatch; Wm. Norris, Loudoun Co. Unionist, conscripted at Camp Lee
1863-07-07, National Archives; Carrington writes to the surgeon at the Camp Lee hospital lecturing him about the operation of the hospital. Gives good details on matrons’ responsibilities, and the role of a Chief Surgeon.
1863-07-20, Richmond Sentinel; details on the identification of the mustering officer at Camp Lee
1863-08-04, Richmond Sentinel; notes that the grounds of the Hermitage Fair Grounds (Camp Lee) have been negatively impacted by the usages of war
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.
1863, Richmond Dispatch; Charles Williams into jail. CSN deserter, caught trying to be an infantry substitute. Probably Castle Thunder.
1864-01-07, Richmond Sentinel; George W. Johnson charges that he has been illegally detained by James B. McCaw (Chimborazo Hospital)
1864-01-19, Richmond Sentinel; more on George W. Johnson, illegally detained by Dr. McCaw. He was deemed to be exempt and released

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