Governor's Mansion
Information about the Governor's Mansion in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1860-11-08, Richmond Dispatch; Col. Hardee has arrived to visit the encampment and stays with the Governor
1860-11-09, Richmond Dispatch; long and important article about Camp Lee - Col. Hardee has reviewed the troops, and gives lists of officers from different companies. First Regiment Virginia Volunteers will be there today.
1860-11-10, Richmond Dispatch; important description of review at Camp Lee; 1st VA Regiment parades, list given of companies participating. Hardee takes the review again.
1860-11-12, Richmond Dispatch; paragraph praising Col. Hardee and thanking him "for coming here to instruct our troops in the art military"
1860-11-12, Richmond Dispatch; soldiers at Camp Lee conclude their encampment and are dismissed after parading through town and Capitol Square
1861-04-15, Richmond Dispatch; account of the response in Richmond to the fall of Fort Sumter; extensive celebration and flag-raising at the Tredegar Iron Works
1861-04-15, Richmond Enquirer; excellent description of the reaction in Richmond to the news of the fall of Ft. Sumter - description of parade to Tredegar Iron Works and Capitol Square
1862-01-02, Richmond Whig; description of New Year's Day in Richmond - notes that the main event was the reception at Pres. Davis' house, and subsequent reception at the Governor's mansion
1862-02-22, Richmond Whig; very detailed description of the plans for the inauguration of Jefferson Davis and Alexander Stephens. After the ceremonies, the "President's Mansion will be open from 8 to 11 o'clock."
1862-03-20, Richmond Dispatch; Governor no longer operating at his house – private office at Capitol, public office upstairs at City Hall

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