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

Written Accounts

1864-05-02, Richmond Dispatch; Jefferson Davis's son Joseph is killed in a fall from a balcony of the White House of the Confederacy
1864-05-02, Richmond Sentinel; Jefferson Davis's son Joseph is killed in a fall from a balcony of the White House of the Confederacy
1864-05-02, Richmond Whig; description of the death of little Joseph Davis, son of Pres. Jefferson Davis, in a fall from a balcony at the Confederate White House.
1864-05-14, Richmond Whig; description of the funeral of Gen. J. E. B. Stuart and interment in Hollywood Cemetery; gives list of pall-bearers, including Pres. Davis, many generals, and members of Congress
1864-05-21, Richmond Examiner; 300 prisoners in Castle Thunder, from the "Winder Legion" will be released
1864-05-25, Richmond Examiner; VMI cadets arrive in Richmond, parade in Capitol Square and hear speeches from Governor Smith and President Davis
1864-05-25, Richmond Sentinel; VMI cadets parade at Capitol Square following the Battle of New Market
1864-05-25, Richmond Whig; VMI cadets parade in Capitol Square and are reviewed by President Davis. Afterwards, they listen to a speech from Governor Smith
1864-05-27, Alexander Hunter, Johnny Reb and Billy Yank; Excerpt from Hunter's book describes his three day stay in Chimborazo. Very negative portrayal of Chimborazo.
1864-05-28, Richmond Examiner; The Winder Legion, a unit comprised of prisoners from Castle Thunder, has acquitted itself well in the field; Davis granted them amnesty, and they are now seeking permanent status

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