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Information on Prisoners of War in Richmond, VA during the Civil War
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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
1861-11-21, Richmond Dispatch; 2 CS soldier guards in trouble for shooting at POWs – one fatality, the other a miss. Names given, prison not ID'ed
1861-11-25, Richmond Enquirer; 3 POWs died in prison.
1861-11-25, Richmond Enquirer; More POWs arrive at Richmond.
1861-11-30, Richmond Dispatch; 31 POWs arrive – now a total of 1483 in town – names 4 POWs who died 11/29
1861-12-04 (12-10), OR Supp.; 23rd GA marches from Camp Lee to “Chimborazo Heights” where it stays while “guarding Federal prisoners.”
1861-12-05, Richmond Dispatch; Dr. Higginbotham given a hand-made pipe by a grateful POW patient
1861-12-10, Richmond Enquirer; "Negro Prisoners of War"
1861-12-10, Richmond Enquirer; list of clothing for Massachusetts prisoners
1861-12-10, Richmond Enquirer; List of deceased Prisoners of War
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