Weather
Information about Weather in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

"Richmond Scenes in '62." Battles & Leaders 2: 439-448, Harrison, Constance Cary
1861-06-07, Richmond Dispatch; city laborers are at work on the defenses at Marion Hill (Battery #2)
1861-10-07, Richmond Dispatch; flood ruins wharf at Rocketts
1862-01-02, Richmond Whig; description of New Year's Day in Richmond - notes that the main event was the reception at Pres. Davis' house, and subsequent reception at the Governor's mansion
1862-01-22, Richmond Whig; Description of the funeral of Pres. John Tyler. Body taken from the "Hall of Congress" to St. Paul's, where the funeral sermon was delivered, and thence to Hollywood Cemetery.
1862-01-27, Richmond Whig; The Clay Statue in Capitol Square is becoming soiled from exposure to the weather
1862-02-21, Richmond Whig; President Davis will be inaugurated tomorrow; railroad companies will run extra trains; ceremonies will occur on Capitol Square, businesses will be closed
1862-02-22, Richmond Whig; very detailed description of the plans for the inauguration of Jefferson Davis and Alexander Stephens. After the ceremonies, the "President's Mansion will be open from 8 to 11 o'clock."
1862-02-24, Richmond Whig; crowds of people have been visiting President Davis at his residence. Armory Band is present
1862-02-24, Richmond Whig; description of the inauguration of President Davis and Alexander Stephens at the Capitol, and the lousy weather

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