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

1862-01-31, National Archives; G. W. Alexander Compiled Service Record
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.
1862-04-24, National Archives; T. P. Turner signs as Commander of C. S. Prisons, requisitioning a drum – perhaps first official mention of him?
1862-07-14, National Archives; J. R. Anderson’s letter of resignation. States that he is needed at the Tredegar Iron Works – they are opening up blast furnaces to alleviate the raw materials shortage and will require all his energies.
1862-09-08, National Archives; Lieut. T. P. Turner writes to inquire why he has not been promoted – explains that until very recently he was in command of the military prisons at Richmond, and gives important details about his service.
1862-09-15, National Archives; E. S. Gaillard has been made Medical Director of hospitals in Richmond.
1862-09-20, National Archives; soldiers discharged for duty will be sent to General Hospital #15; convalescents will be sent to Camp Winder
1862-09-24, National Archives; any able-bodied hospital workers are to be reported to the Surgeon General, so they can be replaced by Conscripts “incapacitated for active military service”
1862-09-27, National Archives; Lieut. T. P. Turner writes from Lynchburg to appeal for a promotion. States that he was in charge of the military prisons at Richmond for nearly 6 months, and gives very important biographical information
1862-10-14, National Archives; Surgeon of GH#9 reports on the number of patients with compound fractures of the thigh that were treated without amputation. Out of the 35 reported, 28 died

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