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

 Written Accounts

1865-03-21, Richmond Sentinel; Winder-Jackson Battalion; incl Negroes to parade
1865-03-21, Richmond Sentinel; Winder-Jackson Battalion; including Negroes to parade
1865-03-23, Richmond Dispatch; negroes employed at Winder & Jackson join the army
1865-03-23, Richmond Sentinel; description of the Winder-Jackson Battalion's parade at Capitol square
1865-04-06, Richmond Whig; excellent, and lengthy, account of the evacuation and burning of Richmond
1865-04-07, Richmond Whig; records of the Circuit Court, including deeds and wills were destroyed in the fire
1865-04-08, New York Times; interesting contemporary account of Lincoln’s visit to Richmond – notes that Lincoln visited the White House of the Confederacy twice (?) and stayed in Richmond until 6:30. Does not seem to have been an eye-witness.
1865-04-10, Boston Daily Advertiser; lengthy and detailed account of the evacuation and capture of Richmond
1865-04-10, New York Times; incredible dispatches from Richmond describing the early days of Richmond’s occupation, Lincoln’s visit and the visits of other dignitaries.
1865-04-13, New York Herald; excellent letter from Richmond describing the Federal occupation of Richmond, mentions Tredegar, former slaves, Rocketts, former rebel hospitals (Chimborazo, Jackson, Stuart)

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