James River
Information about the James River during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1862-05-16, Charleston Mercury; description of anticipation in Richmond on the eve of the naval battle of Drewry's Bluff
1862-05-18, Memphis (Tenn.) Daily Appeal; note that Richmond is very quiet today, and business is suspended by presidential proclamation. US gunboats have retreated past City Point.
1862-05-19, New York Herald; wonderful Northern perspective on the naval battle at Drewry's Bluff
1862-06-07, Richmond Dispatch; 6/7/1862; frame work of Mayo Bridge threatened by flooding; flood produced 2 ft water in basement of Libby Prison & CS Machine Ship (Talbott’s) had 3-4 feet.
1862-06-07, Richmond Dispatch; CSS Teaser anchored at foot of 21st St.
1862-06-11, Richmond Enquirer; Danville Railroad shops have been fitted up as a hospital, capacity of 500. Praises the site and accommodation
1862-06-13, Richmond Dispatch; one of the sunken boats in the James River at Drewry’s Bluff has been turned around during a recent flood - her wheels begin to turn again
1862-06-17, Richmond Dispatch; guard has been established on the James River bridges – no one allowed across after 10 PM
1862-07-05, Richmond Examiner; new prisons needed; Warwick's mill is being prepared
1862-07-12, Richmond Examiner; cots are being made for Union wounded at Libby Prison; says that many prisoners will soon be sent to Belle Isle

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