Martial Law
Information about Martial Law in Richmond VA during the Civil War and the Provost Marshal General John Henry Winder

Written Accounts

"Richmond Scenes in '62." Battles & Leaders 2: 439-448, Harrison, Constance Cary
1861-03-16, National Archives; Thos. P. Turner writes from West Point, announcing his intention to resign, his political feelings, and hopes for a commission in the Confederate Army. Notes that Turner spent two years at VMI
1861-05-28, National Archives; Dimmock has detailed a guard at Bellona Arsenal, and details about the guards at the various state and city magazines. VMI mentioned as guards at the Lexington arsenal
1861-06-18, National Archives; T. P. Turner applies for a commission in the regular army of the Confederacy – notes that he went to VMI for two years, and West Point for one year, but resigned. Notes that he is 21 years old.
1861-07-16, National Archives; Gen. John H. Winder is appointed to command the Camp of Instruction relieving Col. Gilham
1861-07-16,18, National Archives; Gen. J. H. Winder assigned to "Camp of Instruction" to relieve Col. Gilham; two days later relieved by Col. Dimmock.
1861-07-18, National Archives; John H. Winder is relieved of command of the Camp of Instruction at the New Fair Grounds (Camp Lee) to be succeeded by Col. Dimmock of the Va. Forces, to “continue the duties heretofore performed by Col. Gilham”
1861-07-31, Richmond Examiner; account of a shooting incident at Harwood's prison (future GH#24)
1861-09-17, Richmond Enquirer; General Winder will move his headquarters to the corner of 9th and Broad streets
1861-09-17, Richmond Whig; references to recent POW escapes, says guards are more interested in keeping citizens out than prisoners in

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