Jefferson Davis
Information about Jefferson Davis in Richmond during the Civil War

Written Accounts

1862-02-24, Richmond Whig; description of the inauguration of President Davis and Alexander Stephens at the Capitol, and the lousy weather
1862-03-03, Richmond Whig; Jefferson Davis' proclamation that Richmond is under martial law and forced prohibition; Gen. John H. Winder will enforce this proclamation
1862-03-07, Richmond Enquirer; Two more unionists arrested and put in Castle Godwin
1862-06-02, Charleston Mercury; excellent description of the Battle of Seven Pines - mentions Joseph R. Anderson and other CSA generals
1862-10-13, Official Records, Ser. II, Vol. IV, p. 917; Mrs. Webster argues for her release
1862-11-26, Richmond Enquirer; excellent description of the Confederate stables, located on Capitol and 10th streets
1862-11-29, Phoebe Pember Collection, UNC; Letter from Pember to her sister, noting that she has accepted the position of matron, and anxiously awaits traveling to Richmond
1863-01-07, Richmond Dispatch; description of the festivities outside the White House of the Confederacy welcoming Jefferson Davis back – interesting description of his speech.
1863-01-26, Garnett Family Papers, Virginia Historical Society; Surg. A.Y.P. Garnett is under attack by "persons inimical to me," who have revived old charges of official misconduct which Garnett was acquitted of
1863-01-30, Phoebe Pember Collection, UNC, excellent letter from Phoebe Pember to her sister describing life at Chimborazo and a visit to Mrs. Hopkins at the Alabama Hospital. Mentions getting special treatment from the Surgeon General

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