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

Written Accounts 

1862-01-21, Richmond Enquirer; details for the funeral of ex-president John Tyler, to be held tomorrow
1862-01-31, National Archives; G. W. Alexander Compiled Service Record
1862-02-20, Richmond Enquirer; description of the chain of command in the prison system, list of some of the higher ranking officers now in the "tobacco warehouses" in Richmond; 3,000 prisoners are being paroled.
1862-02-22, Richmond Whig; very detailed description of the plans for the inauguration of Jefferson Davis and Alexander Stephens. After the ceremonies, the "President's Mansion will be open from 8 to 11 o'clock."
1862-02-24, Richmond Whig; description of the inauguration of President Davis and Alexander Stephens at the Capitol, and the lousy weather
1862-03-03, Richmond Whig; Jefferson Davis' proclamation that Richmond is under martial law and forced prohibition; Gen. John H. Winder will enforce this proclamation
1862-03-06, Richmond Whig; Samuel Macubbin has been appointed Chief of Police, and Baldwin T. Allen has been appointed clerk of the "prison in Lumpkins' Alley" [Castle Godwin]
1862-03-07, Richmond Enquirer; Capt. A. C. Godwin resigns as Provost Marshal to concentrate on his duties as commandant of prisons.
1862-03-15, National Archives; Surg. A. G. Lane (future Winder Hospital Surgeon), formerly in charge of hospital in Leesburg, begs an appointment in either Savannah, Lynchburg, or Richmond. Important biographical details.
1862-03-18, Richmond Whig; Capt. Geo. W. Alexander has been appointed Assistant Provost Marshal of Richmond

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