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

Written Accounts

1867-11-19, Richmond Whig; Court of Enquiry of Col. Thomas E. Rose holds its preliminary meeting
1867-11-22, Richmond Whig; details of the trial of Col. Rose – several witnesses state he was under the influence of liquor
1867-11-22, Richmond Whig; details on the court of enquiry of Thomas E. Rose. Details on prosecution witnesses
1867-11-23, Southern Opinion; “Castle Thunder in Bellum Days;” gives an outstanding account of Castle Thunder, prominent prisoners (including Mary Walker) and its’ staff (including physical descriptions); mentions Oakwood Cemetery, Castle Godwin
1867-11-26, Richmond Whig; extremely detailed account of testimony against Col. Thomas E. Rose. Norris Montgomery mentioned
1867-12-06, Richmond Whig; more on the Rose case - “If the public are not tired of it the reporters are.”
1867-12-10, Richmond Whig; more on the Rose case – argument for the defense was read yesterday, prosecution argument to start tomorrow
1868-01-28, Richmond Whig; soldier who attempted to kill Col. Rose in Lynchburg reported “to be in a dying condition,” and not expected to live through the night
1869-04-03, Boston Traveller; long and detailed account of a visit to Richmond. Particular emphasis on Belle Isle, Libby Prison, Castle Thunder and the Cold Harbor battlefield.
1872-03-27, Richmond Daily State Journal; very lengthy description of the tobacco industry in Richmond and very detailed look at Castle Thunder, now returned to tobacco operations

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