Compiled Service Records
Index of selected articles from Compiled Service Records that pertain to Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

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
1861-05-06, National Archives; T. P. Turner is detailed to the camps of instruction in Richmond
1861-05-11, National Archives; Dimmock to Lee: the lack of powder is reaching the breaking point. Dimmock describes this want as a “matter of anxiety”
1861-05-14, National Archives; Dimmock to Lee: Asks to be relieved from putting up ammunition for heavy guns under charge of the Navy. The orders for the army are backing up
1861-05-26, National Archives; Dimmock complains that a recently promoted officer has been ordered to the Ordnance Department who has no experience. Lee sends him to Col. Magruder
1861-05-27, National Archives; Dimmock to Lee: Impossible for his establishment to supply ammunition to all the troops arming in VA. Material should be put up & forwarded from the So. Arsenals, to this place. His material is giving out

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