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

Written Accounts

1865-01-22-28, Westervelt, John H., Diary of a Yankee Engineer; Diary of 1st NY Engineers soldier detailing the Battle of Trent’s Reach from Fort Brady.
1865-03-03, Official Records, Ser. II, Vol. VIII, pp. 337-353; Report of the joint select committee appointed to investigate the condition and treatment of prisoners of war.
1865-04-01, OR Navies: Ser. I, Vol. 12, pp. 93-94; list of vessels in the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron (Federal)
1865-04-04, Washington Evening Star; steamer laden with medical supplies is the first steamer cleared for the port of Richmond since the outbreak of the war
1865-04-07, Richmond Whig; river obstructions are being removed
1865-04-08, Boston Herald; another good account of President Lincoln’s visit to Richmond – notes that he did not hoist the flag over the Capitol due to “physical inability”
1865-04-08, New York Times; interesting contemporary account of Lincoln’s visit to Richmond – notes that Lincoln visited the White House of the Confederacy twice (?) and stayed in Richmond until 6:30. Does not seem to have been an eye-witness.
1865-04-10, Boston Daily Advertiser; lengthy and detailed account of the evacuation and capture of Richmond
1865-04-10, New York Times; incredible dispatches from Richmond describing the early days of Richmond’s occupation, Lincoln’s visit and the visits of other dignitaries.
1865-04-13, New York Herald; lengthy dispatches from Richmond detailing conditions there, Dahlgren’s body being recovered and sent north, Tredegar, prisons, and Lincoln’s plan for peace

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