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

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1865-04-15, Richmond Whig; Libby Prison has 3,000 Confederate prisoners; Castle Thunder is used for criminals and Federal deserters
1865-04-15, Richmond Whig; POWs sent to City Point; Lt. Bishop is commandant of Libby Prison
1865-04-16, New York Herald; order to reassemble the Virginia Legislature is rescinded. General Lee has not arrived in the city.
1865-04-17, Official Records; Gen. Godfrey Weitzel’s report on the capture of Richmond – notes the order of troops entering city, putting out the fires (he says done about 2 PM), and the rest of the troops being posted to the inner line fortifications.
1865-04-17, Richmond Whig; Official directory of US officials in Richmond
1865-04-17, Richmond Whig; orders from Gen. Shepley, detailing policy for Richmond’s occupation
1865-04-18, Richmond Whig; former Castle Thunder officials turn themselves in
1865-04-18, Richmond Whig; important list of staff officers under General Ord, now in Richmond
1865-04-18, Richmond Whig; military has reopened Cary street by putting “contrabands” to work
1865-04-18, Richmond Whig; The “State Bell” in Capitol Square now strikes the hours of the day and sounds fire alarms

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