Free Negroes
Information about Free Negros in Richmond, VA during the Civil War

Written Accounts

1867-07-13, Richmond Dispatch; “big meetings” of “Colored Republicans” at Capitol Square, Ebenezer Church, and Chimborazo
1867-07-16, Richmond Dispatch; lengthy and detailed article about the colored schools in Richmond. First African Baptist Church has an enormous school, Chimborazo has a “normal high school” to train teachers.
1867-08-27, Richmond Whig; city of Richmond to support those negroes who were here at the time of the evacuation, not those who came afterwards
1867-08-28, Richmond Dispatch; colored boy critically injured by a rock thrown by another near Grant’s factory, 19th and Franklin (former GH#12)
1867-08-28, Richmond Dispatch; statistics of rations issued by the Freedmen’s Bureau for the month of July – many more issued to whites
1867-11-22, Richmond Whig; details of the trial of Col. Rose – several witnesses state he was under the influence of liquor
1867-11-22, Richmond Whig; details on the court of enquiry of Thomas E. Rose. Details on prosecution witnesses
1867-11-23, Southern Opinion; “Castle Thunder in Bellum Days;” gives an outstanding account of Castle Thunder, prominent prisoners (including Mary Walker) and its’ staff (including physical descriptions); mentions Oakwood Cemetery, Castle Godwin
1867-11-26, Richmond Whig; extremely detailed account of testimony against Col. Thomas E. Rose. Norris Montgomery mentioned
1867-12-05, Richmond Dispatch; statistics of the colored schools in Richmond. Two teachers at Chimborazo with 125 students.

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