Legal and Law
Information about legal issues and law in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

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
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
1864-02-15, Richmond Sentinel; acquittal of Capt. Alexander (Castle Thunder
1864-02-16, Richmond Whig; G. W. Alexander has been acquitted by the board of inquiry that looked into his conduct at Castle Thunder
1864-02-26, Richmond Whig; robbery of a hogshead of tobacco at the factory of David C. Mayo, corner 19th and Cary
1864-03-09, Richmond Examiner; Michael Dolan, who is “taking care of the Government cows attached to Chimborazo Hospital…in the fields beyond Rocketts,” arrested for horse theft - released

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