From the Richmond Commercial Bulletin, 5/17/1865, p. 3, c. 2
THE EXCHANGE HOTEL LEASING. – Agreeably to announcement, Messrs. Harrison, Goddin & Apperson put up for lease the hotel known as the Exchange Hotel, corner of Franklin and 14th streets. There were present a good many spectators, but no bidders, and the hotel was withdrawn, to be put up again on the 2d of June.
A store under the Exchange, in dimensions about twelve feet by forty feet, was rented for $130 per month.