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

Written Accounts

1864-01-29, Richmond Dispatch; Defense rests in the Forde case, prosecution gives a lengthy closing argument. Defense will give closing arguments today.
1864-01-30, Richmond Dispatch; Forde’s defense closing arguments occupied the entire day in court – adjourned to meet again today.
1864-01-30, Richmond Dispatch; Forde’s defense closing arguments occupied the entire day in court – adjourned to meet again today.
1864-02-01, Richmond Dispatch; defense arguments in Forde’s case still continuing – several fashionably dressed ladies were present. Court in session until 8 PM. Geo. W. Randolph will close the case for the defense tomorrow, and then send it to the jury
1864-02-01, Richmond Dispatch; defense arguments in Forde’s case still continuing – several fashionably dressed ladies were present. Court in session until 8 PM. Geo. W. Randolph will close the case for the defense tomorrow, and then send it to the jury.
1864-02-02, Richmond Dispatch; Forde is convicted of second-degree murder, and sentenced to the penitentiary for 18 years. Taken to the city jail to await transfer to the penitentiary
1864-02-02, Richmond Dispatch; Forde is convicted of second-degree murder, and sentenced to the penitentiary for 18 years. Taken to the city jail to await transfer to the penitentiary.
1864-02-02, Richmond Examiner; Mrs. Patterson Allan’s case again postponed as counsel is still “occupied with the closing arguments in the Forde case.”
1864-02-02, Richmond Examiner; Robert S. Forde found guilty of the murder of Robert Dixon after a seven-day trial – detailed account of the scene in the court room
1864-02-03, Richmond Dispatch; Forde appeals his conviction of murder – not thought that a new trial will be granted

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