Government Officials
Information on government officials in Richmond during the Civil War

Written Accounts 

1861-05-14, National Archives; Dimmock to Lee: Asks to be relieved from putting up ammunition for heavy guns under charge of the Navy. The orders for the army are backing up
1861-05-28, National Archives; Dimmock has detailed a guard at Bellona Arsenal, and details about the guards at the various state and city magazines. VMI mentioned as guards at the Lexington arsenal
1861-05-29, National Archives; Charles Dimmock writes to Gen. Lee complaining that he has to furnish ammunition for all the troops, and cannot supply the demand with the facilities at Richmond. Urges southern states furnish the ammunition for their troops
1861-07-03, Richmond Dispatch; Maryland Volunteers will be presented with a new flag at Camp Lee; mentions J. H. Winder presiding over the ceremonies
1861-07-16, National Archives; Gen. John H. Winder is appointed to command the Camp of Instruction relieving Col. Gilham
1861-07-18, National Archives; John H. Winder is relieved of command of the Camp of Instruction at the New Fair Grounds (Camp Lee) to be succeeded by Col. Dimmock of the Va. Forces, to “continue the duties heretofore performed by Col. Gilham”
1861-09-17, Richmond Enquirer; General Winder will move his headquarters to the corner of 9th and Broad streets
1861-10-02, Official Records; G. W. Alexander writes to Sec. of War, from Richmond, reporting his escape, and says when fit for duty will report in person.
1861-11-18, Richmond Enquirer; great description of the prison system in Richmond with list of employees (included Wirz and Higginbotham). Notes that over 2000 POWs now in Richmond
1862-01-20, Richmond Enquirer; Lt. Hairston relieved of command of C. S. Military Prison by Capt. Godwin

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