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

Written Accounts

1865-04-08, New York Times; interesting contemporary account of Lincoln’s visit to Richmond – notes that Lincoln visited the White House of the Confederacy twice (?) and stayed in Richmond until 6:30. Does not seem to have been an eye-witness.
1865-04-09, Richmond Whig; Official directory of US officials in Richmond
1865-04-10, Boston Daily Advertiser; lengthy and detailed account of the evacuation and capture of Richmond
1865-04-10, New York Times; incredible dispatches from Richmond describing the early days of Richmond’s occupation, Lincoln’s visit and the visits of other dignitaries.
1865-04-11, New York Times; Article describing the White House of the Confederacy, the military governance of the city, the destruction done by the fire (particularly to the mills), the newspapers in Richmond and what has become of the editors, and an ext
1865-04-12, New York Herald, dispatches from Richmond detailing Lincoln’s plan for the Virginia Legislature, current conditions, and the damage from the evacuation fire,
1865-04-12, Richmond Whig; account of the escape of a Castle Thunder prisoner on evacuation night and his subsequent work for the US authorities
1865-04-13, New York Herald; excellent letter from Richmond describing the Federal occupation of Richmond, mentions Tredegar, former slaves, Rocketts, former rebel hospitals (Chimborazo, Jackson, Stuart)
1865-04-14, New York Herald; details on the plan for the Virginia legislature to meet – other accounts of destroyed French tobacco
1865-04-15, Richmond Whig; incredible list of the property destroyed in the evacuation

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