Archival Sources
Archival Sources of written accounts about Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

This category collects together selected transcribed sources from various archives. Here, you will find many articles on various subjects, arranged chronologically. Sub categories have been included for The National Archives and Records Administration, The Library of Congress, and all other archives.

All the articles here have been cross-referenced in the pages that deal with them. For example, an article on Libby Prison would also be found on the Libby Prison page. There are several articles here, however, that have no other logical place and thus this is the only place you might find them on this site. Examples of this would be general descriptions of the city, and other incidents that give a glimpse into what life was like, but do not deal directly with any physical site. All articles have been here arranged chronologically so that all incidents may be placed within some sort of context.

[no date, but before 8/15/1862], National Archives; list of surgeons in Chimborazo Hospital #1 and the wards to which they were assigned
[no date, but probably after 2/7/1863], National Archives; Habersham gives details of his three least efficient surgeons at Chimborazo #2
1847-05-26, Original manuscript (ALS) of J. R. Anderson; Letter from J. R. Anderson of Tredegar responding to workers who declined to work unless Negro workers dismissed and wages increased
1861 (ca. October), National Archives, Joseph F. Powell file, M346; $74,636 paid for work at the "Reservoir:" Summary of extremely important itemized invoice for construction of buildings that will become Winder Hospital.
1861 (ca.October), Joseph F. Powell file, M346, $58,883.80 paid for work done at Chimborazo: Summary of extremely important itemized invoice for construction of buildings that will become Chimborazo Hospital.
1861-03-16, National Archives; Thos. P. Turner writes from West Point, announcing his intention to resign, his political feelings, and hopes for a commission in the Confederate Army. Notes that Turner spent two years at VMI
1861-04-25, National Archives; Charles Dimmock says there is no room in the Richmond armory to put up ammunition properly, and suggests that Heavy Artillery ammunition be supplied from Norfolk
1861-04-27, National Archives; Charles Dimmock to R. E. Lee: suggestions as to the removal of the machinery from Harper’s Ferry, & the organization of the Ord. Dept. & as to issue of arms & ammunition. Requests an assistant with a rank higher than Captain
1861-05-02, National Archives; Charles Dimmock to Col. R. S. Garnett: refers to the unmoved condition of the machinery at Harpers Ferry & calls Genl Lee’s particular attention to that fact
1861-05-04, National Archives; Dimmock to Garnett: Dimmock complains that he has no materials, lack of practical know-how amongst the workers, and lack of machinery

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