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Governor's Mansion
Information about the Governor's Mansion in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

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1866-02-02, Richmond Examiner; details on the organization of the new Public Guard – to guard “the Capitol, the Bell House and the Square.” The Penitentiary is now their “rendezvous,” but their jurisdiction does not yet extend there
1882-09-30, Richmond Dispatch; lengthy and detailed account of Dr. McCaw causing the incoming board of Visitors to be locked out and arrested (including the Lt. Governor) for attempting to enter the Medical College
1888-12-16, Richmond Dispatch; "Our Richmond Mobs;" details on the Bread Riot, the evacuation mob, and others
1889-01-20, Richmond Dispatch; more on the Bread Riot, again focusing on the roles President Davis and Governor Letcher played in quelling the riot

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