Visitors and Arrivals
Information about visitors and arrivals to Richmond, VA during the Civil War

Written Accounts

1865-09-11, Richmond Commercial Bulletin; William Seward visits Richmond briefly – arrived on the River Queen
1865-09-12, Richmond Whig; William H. Seward, Secretary of State, arrives in Richmond aboard the River Queen, stays “several hours” at the Governor’s mansion, tours the city, then leaves
1865-10-20, Richmond Whig; visitors from Washington D. C. city council tour the James River and Drewry’s Bluff
1866-01-04; Richmond Examiner; description of arrivals in Richmond, including Gen. Joseph E. Johnston at the Spotswood Hotel; others at the Exchange
1866-01-09, Richmond Examiner; General William Mahone is in town at the Exchange Hotel
1866-01-11, Richmond Examiner; General Lee is in town to confer with the Educational Committee – he arrived on the Central train, thence to the Spotswood, then to the house of “a friend”
1866-01-12, Richmond Whig; Robert E. Lee is in town, staying at the Exchange Hotel
1866-01-17, Richmond Examiner; Gen. James H. Wilson (U. S.) is in town and staying at the Ballard House
1866-01-17, Richmond Examiner; General J. L. Rosser (C. S.) is in the city
1866-02-24, Richmond Examiner; VIPs from the Freedmen’s Bureau, including Gen. O. O. Howard arrive at the Ballard House. Much speculation as to the purpose of the visit

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