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

Written Accounts

1863-04-09, Richmond Dispatch; Elzey reviews command, including City Battalion
1863-04-11, Richmond Dispatch; details on A. C. Webster hanging at Camp Lee. Wrenn’s Henrico Dragoons escorted carriage from Castle Thunder to Camp Lee.
1863-04-15, National Archives; two Confederate Senators write to President Davis urging the promotion of John H. Winder to Major General
1863-04-17, National Archives; Senator Herschel Johnson writes to the Secretary of War urging the promotion of John H. Winder to Major General
1863-04-23, National Archives; group of Confederate Senators (Including Clay, Semmes, and Wigfall) writes to Pres. Davis urging the promotion of John H. Winder to Major General
1863-04-28, Richmond Dispatch; Robert Ashby & Maurice Johnson, G25Bn., drummed out of service at barracks, Byrd St., opposite Basin. Immediately conscripted. Guilty of being bribed by prisoners
1863-05-01, Richmond Dispatch; Chas. Dale in a Richmond prison, sentenced to death. A “Buffalo” sent in by Longstreet from Suffolk area
1863-05-12, Richmond Dispatch; armed guard at RF&P RR Depot insulting to civilians
1863-05-14, Richmond Dispatch; Wm. H. Woody, Richmond Arsenal adv raising company of mounted riflemen for service in the valley
1863-05-20, Richmond Dispatch; City Council unveils plan for mobilizing able-bodied men in city for emergency defense

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