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

Written Accounts 

1863-08-10, National Archives; T. P. Turner requests a leave of absence for 30 days, and recommends John Latouche to take his place. Latouche has be on duty there for the last four months
1863-09-13, Library of Congress; letter from Phoebe Pember to her sister describing social life in Richmond, etc. Mentions being offered a furlough but refusing it
1863-10-17, Richmond Dispatch; final letter of Spencer Kellogg from Castle Thunder, before his hanging at Camp Lee
1863-11-24, National Archives; Capt. W. S. Winder is ordered to select a site for a “Prison for Federal Prisoners” near Americus, Georgia (future Andersonville Prison)
1864-01-01, Richmond Whig; announcement of the reception at Jefferson Davis' house from noon to 3, as well as the inauguration of Gov. Smith at noon at the Capitol
1864-02-01, Richmond Dispatch; defense arguments in Forde’s case still continuing – several fashionably dressed ladies were present. Court in session until 8 PM. Geo. W. Randolph will close the case for the defense tomorrow, and then send it to the jury
1864-02-02, Richmond Dispatch; Forde is convicted of second-degree murder, and sentenced to the penitentiary for 18 years. Taken to the city jail to await transfer to the penitentiary
1864-02-16, National Archives; G. W. Alexander is ordered to Charlotte to relieve Capt. Richardson – in what capacity, not stated
1864-03-03, Richmond Whig; Major Elias Griswold has been relieved as Provost Marshal of Richmond, and sent to Americus, Ga. Major I. Carrington succeeds him
1864-03-05, Richmond Sentinel; editorial concerning the Dahlgren raid; advocates like treatment of Lincoln and prisoners

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