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

Written Accounts

1864-02-08, Richmond Dispatch; Forde’s appeal for a new trial is denied, and sentence of 18 years reiterated. More appeals to follow. Forde addresses the court, explaining his action – interesting details
1864-03-10, Richmond Dispatch; Forde’s pardon is being urged on Governor Smith, but he will not touch it until the appeals process has been exhausted. Court of Appeals will now rule whether a new trial is to be granted.
1864-04-16, Richmond Dispatch; The Supreme Court has heard the appeal for a new trial of Robert S. Forde, and will rule on this next week
1864-04-27, Richmond Dispatch; Forde is granted a new trial by the Supreme Court, but will remain in jail until the trial date is set by Judge Lyons
1864-05-31, Richmond Dispatch; major prosecution witness again Robert S. Forde is charged with stealing a cow
1864-06-28, Richmond Dispatch; Hustings Court matters: new trial of Robert Forde is continued until the next term of the court
1864-07-07, Richmond Dispatch; new trial of Robert Forde postponed until the next term on motion, and Forde sent back to jail.
1864-10-06, Richmond Dispatch; Forde’s new case called up, but the absence of witnesses compels it to be postponed to the next term.
1864-10-20, Richmond Dispatch; Forde’s new trial again postponed, owing to the want of witnesses.
1864-11-30, Richmond Dispatch; Forde’s case again postponed “for reasons deemed sufficient to the court”

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