Capitol Square
Information about Capitol Square in Richmond, VA, during the Civil War.

 Written Accounts

1863-04-24, Richmond Dispatch; too many dead trees on Capitol Square
1863-04-25, Richmond Dispatch; Clerk of Confederate House of Representatives murdered by former employee, 10th and Bank
1863-04-25, Richmond Enquirer; Clerk of Confederate House of Representatives murdered by former employee, 10th and Bank
1863-04-27, Richmond Dispatch; extensive testimony on the fatal shooting of Robert E. Dixon, clerk of the Confederate House of Representatives, but Robert S. Forde, one of his former clerks.
1863-04-28, Richmond Dispatch; Miss Laura Gordon before Mayor for being engaged in recent riot. Case continued.
1863-04-29, Richmond Dispatch; preliminary examination of Robert S. Forde for killing Robert Dixon, clerk of the Confederate House, in Bank Street – includes fascinating letter explaining the motivation for the killing.
1863-05-04, Richmond Dispatch; Frances Kelley in court as a Bread Rioter; Robert S. Forde sends his case to the Hustings Court
1863-05-06, Richmond Dispatch; new company formed 5/5 in Richmond. Wm. F. Sims, CS Senate, elected Captain. Gave speech from steps of Governor’s Mansion
1863-05-12, Richmond Dispatch; detailed description of the arrival in Richmond of Stonewall Jackson's remains and the procession through the city
1863-05-12, Richmond Dispatch; details – extensive – on TJJ funeral plans

Page 4 of 13

Go to top