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

Written Accounts 

1864-05-14, Richmond Whig; description of the funeral of Gen. J. E. B. Stuart and interment in Hollywood Cemetery; gives list of pall-bearers, including Pres. Davis, many generals, and members of Congress
1864-05-21, Richmond Sentinel; William Carrington advertises for the services of qualified physicians in all the hospitals in Virginia
1864-05-25, Richmond Sentinel; VMI cadets parade at Capitol Square following the Battle of New Market
1864-05-25, Richmond Whig; VMI cadets parade in Capitol Square and are reviewed by President Davis. Afterwards, they listen to a speech from Governor Smith
1864-05-26, Richmond Whig; VMI cadets were quartered at Camp Lee before being put under Brig. Gen. Custis Lee's command and given new uniforms by the Secretary of War
1864-05-28, Richmond Examiner; VMI cadets parade and receive a new stand of colors
1864-05-28, Richmond Sentinel; VMI cadets parade and receive a new stand of colors
1864-05-28, Richmond Whig; VMI cadets parade in Capitol Square and receive a new Virginia flag from Governor Smith and Gen. Bragg
1864-05-30, Richmond Examiner; AAG for Gen. Bragg inspects Libby Prison and Castle Thunder and finds them pleasing
1864-06-07, Richmond Enquirer; Dog-catchers round up hundreds of stray dogs; mentions Capt. Alexander's dog, and Howard's Grove.

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