Articles from the Richmond Daily State Journal
Index of selected articles from the Richmond Daily State Journal during the Civil War.

1872-06-07, Richmond Daily State Journal; Republican ward meetings being held at numerous places, including Chimborazo
1872-06-17, Richmond Daily State Journal; report and explanation of some of the mail irregularities under Van Lew’s leadership of the post office
1872-07-06, Richmond Daily State Journal; attempted murderer at Tredegar has case postponed until his victim (who is recovering) can appear in court.
1872-07-06, Richmond Daily State Journal; Libby Prison struck by lightning, briefly catches fire, but extinguished.
1872-07-29, Richmond Daily State Journal; Miss Van Lew has appointed a new letter-carrier
1872-07-30, Richmond Daily State Journal; editorial paragraph advocating for City Council to purchase Chimborazo Heights for a park, even if it meant disposing of Libby Hill to do so. Chimborazo property is “now in court” and could probably be purchased “
1872-07-30, Richmond Daily State Journal; Editorial pushing the purchasing of more lands for use as parks, specifically Chimborazo Heights, which are under petition to be bought by the city.
1872-08-12, Richmond Daily State Journal; citizens of Church and Union Hill will petition City Council for the purchase of Chimborazo Hill for a park.
1872-08-16, Richmond Daily State Journal; bill to proposal to purchase Chimborazo Hill for a park in city council – laid on the table
1872-11-01, Richmond Daily State Journal; advertisement for C. R. Rees & Co.

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