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

Written Accounts

1863-08-10, National Archives; T. P. Turner requests a leave of absence for 30 days, and recommends John Latouche to take his place. Latouche has be on duty there for the last four months
1863-11-22, National Archives; Capt. T. P. Turner, in charge of the military prisons in Richmond, applies again for promotion because officers of higher rank refuse to obey his orders. Winder recommends promotion to Major, Seddon approves
1864-07-20, Richmond Dispatch; Death of a Richmond man who was believed to have fired the first gun after the capture of Sumter
1864-08-01, Richmond Dispatch; Young man shot in the mouth has a lead minie ball removed from his tongue
1864-08-17, Richmond Dispatch; An important Case in the Confederate States District Court.
1864-09-01, Richmond Dispatch; Review and sham fight of the light artillery attached to the Richmond defences took place at Fairfield Race Course
1864-09-03, Richmond Dispatch; General John H. Winder has been relieved from his command
1864-09-17, National Archives; T. P. Turner & Lt. Bossieux are authorized to enlist six companies from non-native prisoners-of-war for service “elsewhere than with the Army of Tennessee & the Army of No. Virginia.”
1868-06-01, General Schofield, military commander of Richmond, leaves Richmond to accept office of Secretary of War. Praise for him having “carried out the reconstruction laws faithfully”

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