Residences and Homes
Information about Residences and Homes in Richmond, VA during the Civil War

An interesting book about Old Richmond Neighborhoods by Mary Wingfield Scott

Written Accounts

1865-03-13, Richmond Dispatch; Fred. Brauer, near Chimborazo Hospital, renting out a house at 27th and S streets.
1865-03-31, Richmond Dispatch; Fred. Brauer “in rear of Chimborazo Hospital” has found two stray horses
1865-04-10, Boston Daily Advertiser; lengthy and detailed account of the evacuation and capture of Richmond
1865-04-13, New York Herald; excellent letter from Richmond describing the Federal occupation of Richmond, mentions Tredegar, former slaves, Rocketts, former rebel hospitals (Chimborazo, Jackson, Stuart)
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
1865-04-17, Richmond Whig; description of the arrival of Robert E. Lee in Richmond
1865-04-17, Richmond Whig; Official directory of US officials in Richmond
1865-04-18, Richmond Whig; landlords of Richmond are demanding payment in greenbacks at exorbitant rates
1865-04-20, Richmond Whig; great description of the "Antiquities of Richmond"
1865-04-20, Richmond Whig; Robert Lumpkin adv that his hotel, 15th between Franklin and Broad, is still open

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