Robert S. Forde Case
Information about the Robert S, Forde case

Written Accounts

1863-04-27, Richmond Dispatch; extensive testimony on the fatal shooting of Robert E. Dixon, clerk of the Confederate House of Representatives, but Robert S. Forde, one of his former clerks.
1863-04-27, Richmond Dispatch; Robert Forde’s murder trial is continued until Monday, awaiting the verdict of the Coroner’s jury; prostitute arrested at theater
1863-04-29, Richmond Dispatch; preliminary examination of Robert S. Forde for killing Robert Dixon, clerk of the Confederate House, in Bank Street – includes fascinating letter explaining the motivation for the killing.
1863-05-04, Richmond Dispatch; Frances Kelley in court as a Bread Rioter; Robert S. Forde sends his case to the Hustings Court
1863-05-14, Richmond Dispatch; Murder case of Robert Forde will commence today in the Hustings Court
1863-05-15, Richmond Dispatch; Frances Kelley in court – bread rioter; Forde case continued; Elizabeth Ammons, rioter, has case at jury for verdict
1863-05-15, Richmond Dispatch; Hustings Court – many interesting items. Robert Forde’s trial is continued until the next day.
1863-05-15, Richmond Dispatch; Murder trial of Robert S. Forde is continued until the second Monday in June.
1863-06-10, Richmond Dispatch; Trial of Robert S. Forde for the Murder of Robert R. Dixon, Clerk of the Confederate House of Representatives. Incredible, and lengthy, testimony
1863-06-11, Richmond Dispatch; Hustings Court items – Robert Forde’s trial has been concluded and sent on to answer to a “higher tribunal.”

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