Military
Information about military organization in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1860-11-08, Richmond Dispatch; cavalry encampment at Camp Lee commences today - notes on the zeal of the soldiers and lists companies that have arrived. "The tents are pitched on the plat of ground behind the Exhibition Hall."
1860-11-08, Richmond Dispatch; Governor’s Guard parades around the city and proceeds to Camp Lee
1860-11-09, Richmond Dispatch; long and important article about Camp Lee - Col. Hardee has reviewed the troops, and gives lists of officers from different companies. First Regiment Virginia Volunteers will be there today.
1860-11-10, Richmond Dispatch; important description of review at Camp Lee; 1st VA Regiment parades, list given of companies participating. Hardee takes the review again.
1860-11-12, Richmond Dispatch; Dr. Peticolas has been appointed "Surgeon’s mate" in the 4th regiment of Artillery. Peachy is the Surgeon.
1860-11-12, Richmond Dispatch; members of the cavalry companies have stayed behind at Richmond following the encampment
1860-11-12, Richmond Dispatch; soldiers at Camp Lee conclude their encampment and are dismissed after parading through town and Capitol Square
1861-03-16, National Archives; Thos. P. Turner writes from West Point, announcing his intention to resign, his political feelings, and hopes for a commission in the Confederate Army. Notes that Turner spent two years at VMI
1861-04-15, Richmond Dispatch; account of the response in Richmond to the fall of Fort Sumter; extensive celebration and flag-raising at the Tredegar Iron Works
1861-04-15, Richmond Dispatch; Virginia Rifles are stationed at the "old U. S. Hotel" (later GH#10)

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