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Information about Capitol Square in Richmond, VA, during the Civil War.
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1863-06-19, Abingdon Virginian; general notes about the trial of Robert Forde
1864-02-29, Richmond Whig; bell at the first market has cracked, which had given the fire alarm. Advocates the "bell house" at Capitol Square do the job in the meantime
1864-05-25, Richmond Examiner; VMI cadets arrive in Richmond, parade in Capitol Square and hear speeches from Governor Smith and President Davis
1864-05-25, Richmond Sentinel; VMI cadets parade at Capitol Square following the Battle of New Market
1864-05-28, Richmond Examiner; VMI cadets parade and receive a new stand of colors
1864-05-28, Richmond Sentinel; VMI cadets parade and receive a new stand of colors
1864-05-28, Richmond Whig; VMI cadets parade in Capitol Square and receive a new Virginia flag from Governor Smith and Gen. Bragg
1864-06-24, Richmond Sentinel; boys are throwing stones at the Washington and Clay monuments and each other. The mayor clamps down and orders all offenders arrested.
1864-08-20, Richmond Whig; horse of Gov. Smith dies of lockjaw in Capitol Square, after attempting to jump a fence
1865-01-02, Richmond Whig; interesting remembrance of the events of 1861, with a particular emphasis on secession
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