Politics
Information about politics in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1895-11-13, Richmond Times; Miss Van Lew’s annual letter to the newspaper, protesting taxation without representation
1895-11-13, Washington (D.C.) Morning Times; Elizabeth Van Lew sends in her annual protest of taxation without representation – article gives an interesting and negative physical description of her
1896-01-23, Norfolk (Va.) Virginian; Elizabeth Van Lew wants to join the choir of Grace Street Baptist Church – if she does, the place will be packed
1898-01-09, Richmond Dispatch; text of Miss Van Lew’s annual protest against taxation without representation
1899-01-27, Norfolk (Va.) Virginian-Pilot; Elizabeth Van Lew’s annual protest against taxation – adds a few details, including that General Grant was once entertained at her home
1899-07-27, National Tribune; "A Union Man in Richmond;" description of sentiment in Richmond leading up to secession; John Minor Botts' speech at the African Church, and the Secession Convention in the Mechanics' Institute.
1899-08-03, National Tribune; "A Union Man in Richmond" part three of serial account. Describes the scene in Richmond immediately following secession.
1900-01-18, Richmond Dispatch; Miss Van Lew’s annual protest (and her last) against taxation without representation
1900-01-18, Richmond Times; Miss Van Lew’s annual protest (and her last) against taxation without representation
1900-03-22, Richmond Times; Miss Elizabeth Van Lew is recovering from her illness – live-in niece is not. Another niece arrives from Philadelphia to assist

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