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

Written Accounts

1865-04-18, Richmond Whig; Tom Griffin “well-known colored restaurant keeper” who lost both of his saloons in ehe evacuation fire, opens new saloon in the “iron-front” buildings on Governor street
1865-04-19, Richmond Whig; former Castle Thunder officials NOT confined in Libby, but released on their parole
1865-04-20, Richmond Whig, circular order prohibiting men on parole from wearing sidearms or revolvers
1865-04-20, Richmond Whig; circular “to officers and soldiers of the Army of Northern Virginia” informing those that were not present at Appomattox that the terms of surrender are extended to them and need only enter the lines and lay down arms to receive
1865-04-20, Richmond Whig; General Orders detailing the Provost arrangements for Richmond. All troops to be encamped outside the city, and the 24th Massachusetts Infantry to do Provost duty – 20th New York Cavalry to patrol
1865-04-20, Richmond Whig; notice to the people of Richmond that “no difficulty” will be made to those attempting to bring market wares in to Richmond – shopkeepers and other businesses encouraged to reopen as soon as possible
1865-04-22, Richmond Whig; Confederates who turn themselves in are sent to Libby Prison
1865-04-24, Richmond Whig; detailed orders (dated 4/7) for the different Provost Marshal districts in Richmond. 2nd District HQ at St. Charles Hotel, 4th District HQ at Exchange Hotel
1865-04-25, Richmond Whig; no more surgeons or hospital attendants will be paroled without permission of the Medical Director
1865-04-25, Richmond Whig; Official directory of US officials in Richmond

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