Monuments and Memorialization
Information about Monuments and Memorialization in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1884-05-31, Richmond Dispatch; account of National Decoration Day at Richmond National Cemetery – two “colored military companies” parade
1886-04-08, Richmond Dispatch; letter to the editor praising the attempt to place the Lee Monument in “Marshall Park” (Libby Hill). Praises Chimborazo: “once occupied by a crowd which made night hideous, is now as lovely a spot as can be found.”
1888-02-06, New London (CT) The Day; announcement that steps are being taken to purchase Libby Prison and move it to Chicago. Details on the prison (including dimensions) and costs involved.
1888-02-09, National Tribune; good description of the proposed relocation of Libby Prison to Chicago
1888-02-11, Richmond Dispatch; Libby Prison sale is going forward. Includes testimony from John Latouche, former adjutant at Libby Prison, as well as criticism and praise from Chicago-area newspapers.
1888-02-15, Richmond Dispatch; incredibly important article objecting to the removal of Libby Prison to Chicago. Includes the (long) letter of US Capt. James Stewart who was in charge of the distribution of supplies from Libby, giving his testimony of hi
1888-03-08, Richmond Dispatch; Appeal from a Chicago newspaper to include the Libby Prison tunnel when Libby is moved to Chicago
1888-03-11, Richmond Dispatch; more on the Libby Prison sale and speculation on the motives behind it. Very valuable description of the interior and history of the building as well as information from Abel Streight about the role Van Lew played in his esc
1888-04-04, Richmond Dispatch; agents are collecting relics to be exhibited at Libby Prison when it reaches Chicago
1888-05-27, New York Times; Libby Prison remains in Richmond, and has not yet been fully paid for, nor has demolition work begun.

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