Martial Law
Information about Martial Law in Richmond VA during the Civil War and the Provost Marshal General John Henry Winder

Written Accounts

1862-11-18, Richmond Dispatch; 40 men to go back to army from Castle Thunder today. New accessions listed.
1862-11-19, National Archives, W. K. Tabb CSR, M331; nice material on the guard at Camp Winder
1862-11-19, Richmond Dispatch; list of new Castle Thunder inmates and their offenses including a gang of women transferred in from Libby. Sentinel also shot at Castle Thunder prisoners, missed.
1862-11-19, Richmond Dispatch; Man gets 4 years for Spotswood robbery
1862-11-19, Richmond Dispatch; Wm. Weeks, Castle Thunder, Culpeper resident who piloted Yankees at Cedar Mountain, sues for writ to habeas corpus.
1862-11-19, Richmond Enquirer; detailed account of bribery and attempted escape at Castle Thunder
1862-11-20, National Archives, W. K. Tabb CSR, M331; recommendation from A. G. Lane of W. K. Tabb for promotion; mentions Winder Hospital being the "largest in the Government"
1862-11-20, Richmond Dispatch; Booker’s detectives raid restaurant near the Spotswood Hotel looking for booze. Violators locked up in “Freeland’s factory, corner 6th and Cary streets” awaiting trial.
1862-11-20, Richmond Dispatch; deserter from 15VA Cav Battn has head shaved, is branded, and drummed out of service. Ceremony took place at Castle Thunder
1862-11-20, Richmond Dispatch; new inmates at Castle Thunder

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