Official Records
Information from the Official Records (a series of volumes put out by the government in the 1890s) about Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1861-10-02, Official Records; G. W. Alexander writes to Sec. of War, from Richmond, reporting his escape, and says when fit for duty will report in person.
1861-12-04 (12-10), OR Supp.; 23rd GA marches from Camp Lee to “Chimborazo Heights” where it stays while “guarding Federal prisoners.”
1862-06-14, Official Sources; Winder rebukes Surgeon Lane, and describes his observations of Winder Hospital. Chimborazo mentioned.
1862-08-27, Official Records, Ser. II, Vol. IV, p. 865; Henry Wirz has been appointed to command Richmond Prisons; issues orders to Norris Montgomery, cmdg Belle Isle, to furnish updated lists of prisoners
1862-08-31, Official Records, Ser. II, Vol. IV, p. 868; 2,000 new prisoners arrive
1862-10-13, Official Records, Ser. II, Vol. IV, p. 917; Mrs. Webster argues for her release
1862-10-17, Official Records, Ser. II, Vol. IV, pp. 654-655; reprint of Richmond Dispatch, October 17, 1862 article regarding an escape attempt.
1862-10-27, Official Records, Ser. II, Vol. IV, pp. 660-661; Major Jordan, 9th PA Cavalry sent from Libby to Castle Thunder under charge of atrocities
1862-11-20, Official Records, Ser. II, Vol. IV, pp. 741-742; Details on certain prisoners
1862-12-01. Official Records, Ser. II, Vol. V, pp. 774-775; Letter from prisoner in Castle Thunder arguing for his release

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