Food & Supply
Information about Food & Supply in Richmond, VA during the Civil War

Written Accounts

1864-05-28, National Archives; 100 tents are ordered sent to Chimborazo to make a convalescent division (Division #6)
1864-05, Alexander Hunter, Johnny Reb & Billy Yank; May-June 1864, pp. 563-565; Hunter was transferred from Chimborazo and gives a glowing description of Robertson Hospital.
1864-06-01, National Archives; tents have been sent to the four large hospitals and will be used as convalescent wards - Gen. Lee desires that all those able to do so be returned to their commands
1864-06-01, Richmond Sentinel; "What is Belle Isle Kept Up For?"
1864-06-02, Richmond Whig; Dr. J. J. Gravatt thanks several ladies for contributions to Seabrook's Hospital
1864-06-03, National Archives; 120 fly tents arrive at Chimborazo for use as a convalescent division (Division #6)
1864-06-03, National Archives; Chimborazo's capacity is increased by reducing the space allotted to each patient to 500 cubic feet. Furloughs are encouraged to keep beds open in the hospital; more tents will be sent soon
1864-06-04, Richmond Examiner; appeal for citizens to send supplies to the hospitals, which are lacking greatly
1864-06-06, National Archives; poles for one hundred tents have arrived at Chimborazo Hospital
1864-06-06, Official Records, Ser. II, Vol. VII, pp. 204-205; report on conditions at Castle Thunder

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