James River
Information about the James River during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

"Richmond Scenes in '62." Battles & Leaders 2: 439-448, Harrison, Constance Cary
1844-12-25, Daily National Intelligencer (Washington, DC); Revenue Cutter to be built by Tredegar – Anderson has purchased a “ship-yard” at Rocketts and will put up the necessary buildings
1861-03-11, Richmond Dispatch; steamer A. H. Schultz grounds against the “marine railway” at Rocketts
1861-08-16, Charleston Mercury; amazingly descriptive article describing a traveler's arrival to Richmond and the Tredegar Iron Works
1861-09-23, Richmond Enquirer; notes on Union surgeons released on parole
1861-10-07, Richmond Dispatch; flag of truce boat carries away 57 POWs - Charles Bell Gibson and St. George Peachy accompany the departing prisoners
1862-02-08, Richmond Examiner; long article giving detailed descriptions of Chimborazo Hospital and Louisiana Hospitals. Chimborazo currently boasts a 3.61% mortality rate, Louisiana 5.7%. Says Chimborazo opened 10/11/1861
1862-05-01, Richmond Whig; details on obstructing the James River
1862-05-12, Richmond Enquirer; nearly 1200 prisoners are now in Richmond - 860 privates paroled and sent off, under charge of Major Warner and Lt. Turner
1862-05-13, Richmond Enquirer; daughter of a worker at the Belle Isle works drowns - body recovered near the Danville Bridge

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