Labor
Information about labor in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1862-12-11, National Archives; the estate of W. A. Hardgrove would like their slaves to be returned from Chimborazo, in order to be sold
1862-12-11, Richmond Dispatch; C. D. Rice, Howard’s Grove, adv for 3 cooks and 3 laundresses, all immune to small pox
1862-12-13, Charleston Mercury, Rumors about Burnside's army and local description; notes that Howard's Grove is expanding, and Chimborazo needs 250 negro nurses
1862-12-16, Richmond Dispatch; Capt. W. N. Smith, C. S. Lab., 7th & Arch, adv for 100 girls to “work on cartridges.”
1862-12-16, Richmond Dispatch; W. B. Forder, steward at GH#7, adv for 8 nurses, preferably slaves. Also daily milk delivery
1862-12-19, Richmond Dispatch; Luther Libby adv. for white girl to do maid work
1862-12-20, Richmond Dispatch; Supt. Downer adv for two grinders at C. S. Armory. Col. H. W. Clowe is acting master armorer
1862, Report of Hospital Committee; Congressional report describing the Richmond hospital system. Notes that State hospitals are superior to the Government ones. Describes the "Bird's Island Hospital" as "obnoxious,"
1863-01-03, Richmond Dispatch; C. B. Gibson, Surg. in charge GH#1, adv 15 black male nurses
1863-01-08, National Archives; Carrington writes on the baking of bread in Richmond hospitals, urges the construction of ovens. Gives great details on the Chimborazo Bakery.

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