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

Written Accounts

1864-07-18, Richmond Whig; man fraudulently attempts to buy supplies for Chimborazo Hospital
1864-07-19, Richmond Examiner; John J. Lindsay, arrested for falsely claiming that he was the agent for Chimborazo, proves that he is (or was) and is released
1864-07-21, Richmond Whig; Dr. O. F. Manson's house was broken into by a slave and robbed of 400 pounds of bacon
1864-07-22, Richmond Dispatch; A special City Council meeting held to decide Captain of the Night Watch petition
1864-07-23, Richmond Whig; slave who broke into Dr. O. F. Manson's house was released
1864-07-25, Richmond Dispatch; Families despoiled by the Yankees issued provisions in exchange for lead and arms from the battlefields
1864-07-29, National Archives; McCaw is authorized to draw funds to purchase an "additional" ambulance for each division of ChimborazoMcCaw is authorized to draw funds to purchase an "additional" ambulance for each division of Chimborazo
1864-07-29, Richmond Dispatch; A man was robbed of all his groceries in his basement storeroom
1864-07-29, Richmond Dispatch; Three fine cows stolen, likely for market purposes
1864-08-01, Richmond Dispatch; The plan to supply beef at reduced prices has been implemented - cheerfulness and comfort will take the place of gloominess and want.

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