From the Richmond Whig, 7/3/1862, p. 2, c. 1
CONFEDERATE READING ROOM. – This popular resort of the reading public, (on 11th street, north of Main,) is now supplied with a collection of late Northern papers, including the pictorials. Persons who have a curiosity to examine these publications have now an opportunity of doing so. Papers from all parts of the South are regularly kept on file at this Reading Room.