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

Written Accounts 

1865-06, National Archives; Joseph R. Anderson’s amnesty application to President Johnson. Notes that Tredegar is still under Federal control
1865-07-04, Richmond Whig; Lucian Northrup is in Castle Thunder
1865-07-19, Washington (DC) Daily National Republican; interesting letter from a young woman describing the conditions and popular sentiment in Richmond at this time; describes the Fourth of July Celebration in Capitol Square
1865-07-28, Richmond Whig; G. W. Alexander is living in London, Canada, not England
1865-08-17, Richmond Commercial Bulletin; Dr. E. S. Gaillard is now operating the former office of the late Dr. Charles B. Gibson, Franklin, two doors above 7th
1865-08-23, Richmond Commercial Bulletin; extremely long description of the State Penitentiary, with details about damage done during the evacuation
1865-09-11, Richmond Commercial Bulletin; William Seward visits Richmond briefly – arrived on the River Queen
1865-09-12, Richmond Whig; excellent description of the ruined Confederate Armory site. Mentions Gorgas lived in a “fine house” in the yard
1865-09-12, Richmond Whig; William H. Seward, Secretary of State, arrives in Richmond aboard the River Queen, stays “several hours” at the Governor’s mansion, tours the city, then leaves
1865-09-16, National Archives; F. H. Pierpoint (Gov. of VA) urges the pardon of J. R. Anderson

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