Schools
Information about schools in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1865-05-15, Richmond Commercial Bulletin; Richmond College to resume operations – notes that it had been Louisiana Hospital, “and until this time the yellow flag has waved over its roof.”
1865-05-15, Richmond Whig; Richmond College, formerly Louisiana Hospital, will re-open soon
1865-06-03, The National Freedman; important article about schools for Freedmen. First African Church and Chimborazo mentioned specifically
1865-07-06, Richmond Commercial Bulletin; decription of the operation of the Union Commission’s charitable works, including meals to paroled Confederates and seed distribution
1865-07-07, Richmond Commercial Bulletin; call for the return of Richmond College’s books to Dr. Taylor’s house “above Stuart Hospital”
1865-07-19, Washington (DC) Daily National Republican; interesting letter from a young woman describing the conditions and popular sentiment in Richmond at this time; describes the Fourth of July Celebration in Capitol Square
1865-07-28, Richmond Whig; G. W. Alexander is living in London, Canada, not England
1865-09-18, Richmond Commercial Bulletin; proposals are being taken to reopen the Medical College Hospital
1865-11, The National Freedman; letter regarding schools and charity at City Point and Chimborazo. Author “organized a night school at the Chimborazo camp” for about 200 pupils
1865-12-30, The National Freedman; ldescription of poor conditions and education among the Freedmen at Chimborazo, and appeal for charity

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