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

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1862-07-01, Richmond Dispatch; C. S. Cavalry escorting POWS on 6/29 brings 3 flags: U.S., N. J. State flag, & Massachusetts regimental flag. Deposited in War Office.
1862-07-16, Richmond Enquirer; inside of Capitol building in festooned with captured United States flags
1862-08-06, Richmond Dispatch; captured flag of the 1st Penn. Reserves is at Castle Griswold
1862-09-12, Richmond Whig; excellent (and lengthy) letter from Surg. Lane at Winder Hospital describing the facility and administration of the hospital. Favorably mentions several matrons there
1863-03-20, Richmond Sentinel; body of John Pelham has been brought to the Capitol to lie in state - the body of Major Puller (ancestor to the famous USMC General "Chesty" Puller) has passed through Richmond on the York River Railroad
1863-04-04, Richmond Dispatch; 7 flags on wall of office at Libby Prison – described, no units
1863-04-04, Richmond Examiner; captured United States flags are stored at Libby Prison
1863-04-27, Richmond Dispatch; flag at Capitol half mast for murdered clerk
1863-05-04, Richmond Dispatch; description of the first flying of the Second National Confederate Flag
1863-05-12, Richmond Dispatch; details – extensive – on TJJ funeral plans

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