Union Occupation of Richmond
Information about the Union Occupation of Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1865-04-05, Official Records, Ser. I, Vol. XLVI/3, p. 574-575; Dana's report on the capture of Richmond
1865-04-05, Richmond Whig; detailed description of the evacuation of Richmond, the fire, and Lincoln’s visit to Richmond – gives route taken
1865-04-05, Richmond Whig; very important and rare account of Lincoln's visit to Richmond. Many important details on the route, etc.
1865-04-05, Washington Evening Star; Mary Lincoln left Washington today at 11AM on the Monohansett for City Point
1865-04-06, New York Herald; Details on the Federal occupation of Richmond - notes that the furniture in the White House of the Confederacy was left behind, and that Tredegar survived the fire. Libby Prison and Castle Thunder are now full of Confederate p
1865-04-06, Richmond Whig; account of the escape of two unionists from Castle Thunder on evacuation night
1865-04-06, Richmond Whig; excellent, and lengthy, account of the evacuation and burning of Richmond
1865-04-06, Richmond Whig; Official directory of Union officials in Richmond
1865-04-06, Richmond Whig; Richmond Fire Brigade has begun demolishing the ruins
1865-04-07, Official Records; Report of the 11th Connecticut Infantry on the capture of Richmond. Notes the “race for Richmond,” and that they entered Richmond with flags flying and bands playing. Also notes that they went to work putting out fires

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