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

Written Accounts

1861-12-31, National Archives; 15 cook stoves, 3 large boilers, and 7 Box stoves for officers received at Chimborazo Hospital
1861-12-31, National Archives; 182 stoves and pipe received at Chimborazo Hospital
1862-01-01, National Archives; inquiries relating to the nature of cots at Chimborazo Hospital
1862-01-09, Virginia Historical Society; wonderful description of the Chimborazo Hospital fund from 10/11/1861 to 1/1/1862; note that 10/11/1861 is the earliest known date for the establishment of the hospital yet seen.
1862-01-29, National Archives; Capt. Warren has been authorized to build the bath house at Chimborazo Hospital
1862-02-08, Richmond Examiner; long article giving detailed descriptions of Chimborazo Hospital and Louisiana Hospitals. Chimborazo currently boasts a 3.61% mortality rate, Louisiana 5.7%. Says Chimborazo opened 10/11/1861
1862-03-10, Richmond Whig; Tredegar Iron Works are looking to buy a lot of Oak and Hickory timber
1862-03-25, National Archives; regulations for Surgeons living at Chimborazo Hospital; notes that there are accommodations for 12 surgeons there
1862-03-31, Richmond Dispatch; excellent description of Libby Prison, describes good food and hospital
1862-04-03, Richmond Whig; three ads from Tredegar Iron Works - they need 150 negroes to work at blast furnaces in Botetourt county, 50-100 mules, and machinists and blacksmiths

Page 5 of 61

Go to top