Battle of First Manassas
Information about the response in Richmond, VA to the Battle of First Manassas

Written Accounts

1861-07-27, Richmond Dispatch; G. D. Harwood's (future GH#22) warehouse is currently being used as a prison
1861-07-27, Richmond Dispatch; ten wounded soldiers taken to the alms house hospital
1861-07-27, Richmond Whig; list of wounded from First Manassas at the various private locations around the city. Many in St. Charles Hotel and Springfield Hall
1861-07-29, Richmond Enquirer; servants needed at the St. Charles Hotel, being used as a hospital, with 160 patients there now
1861-07-30, Richmond Enquirer; City Alms House Hospital (Gen. Hos. #1) described. Used as a prison at this time.
1861-07-30, Richmond Enquirer; List of wounded soldiers and where sent; mostly private houses - no organized hospitals yet.
1861-07-30, Richmond Whig; additional list of wounded from First Manassas at the various private locations around the city. Many in St. Charles Hotel and Springfield Hall
1861-07-31, Richmond Dispatch; applications for clothing for wounded or sick soldiers can be made at St. Charles Hospital (future GH#8)
1861-07-31, Richmond Dispatch; Dr. F. W. Hancock has returned from Manassas, with reports on their needs; the Committee is still working to provide for the wounded
1861-07-31, Richmond Enquirer; List of sick and wounded men in Richmond can be found at the St. Charles Hospital

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