Diseases
Information about Diseases in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1891-03-29, New York Times; part eight of serialized account of life in Libby. Describes recapture, waiting in Cold Harbor tavern, response by Confederates to the tunnel escape, and re-confinement in Libby.
1891-04-12, New York Times; part ten of serialized account of life in Libby. Basically a refutation of Col. Di Cesnola's account regarding the action to be taken during Dahlgren's raid. Notes that Di Cesnola was the acknowledged leader.
1895-06-13, National Tribune; refutation of the claim that prisoners at Belle Isle were "jolly fellows;" good details of the harsh treatment, and attempts to escape
1896-06-30, Richmond Times; account of the Robertson Hospital and Sally Tompkins
1899-09-21, National Tribune; “A Union Man in Richmond” part seven of serialized account. Describes the tough economic conditions in Richmond in 1863 (with a nice description of the scene at the Old Market), the small-pox epidemic in Richmond
1900-03-22, Richmond Times; Miss Elizabeth Van Lew is recovering from her illness – live-in niece is not. Another niece arrives from Philadelphia to assist
1900-03-23, Richmond Times; Miss Van Lew, who has been ill, is now able to leave her bed
1900-08-01, Richmond Times; Miss Van Lew’s illness has gotten worse
1900-08-07, Richmond Times; Miss Elizabeth Van Lew continues to improve – physician is Dr. L. A. Marcy
1900-08-08, Richmond Times; Miss Van Lew is improving quickly; Dr. Hunter McGuire is getting worse.

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