Manchester
Information about Manchester during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1841-07-16, Richmond Whig; letter commending the Tredegar Iron Works – advocates that southerners “cease to look to the North for everything” and support home manufactures
1862-05-13, Richmond Enquirer; daughter of a worker at the Belle Isle works drowns - body recovered near the Danville Bridge
1862-06-09, Charleston Mercury; Description of the Battle of Seven Pines - notes that Capt. Elliot is raising a force for local defense; mentions the South Carolina Hospital in Manchester, Chimborazo, Winder, and the Alms House Hospital
1862-06-14, Richmond Whig; Communication from Dr. Middleton Michel at the South Carolina Hospital; names ladies who help at the hospital
1862-06-21, Richmond Dispatch; G.O. #1, Prison Series, from Winder: W. S. Winder, AAG, in charge of prison corresp. Capt. Henry Wirtz in charge of new district covering Manchester & Bridges
1862-06-23, Richmond Dispatch; Henry Wirtz’s office is in Manchester
1862-06-26, Yorkville (S.C.) Enquirer; details on the Manchester Hospital for South Carolinians
1862-07-05, Richmond Examiner; new prisons needed; Warwick's mill is being prepared
1862-07-10, Richmond Dispatch; Good description of the Danville Railroad Hospital (GH#28)
1862-07-11, Richmond Examiner; Spottswood Hotel and Danville RR shop to be used as hospitals

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