Women
Information about women in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1861-07-03, Richmond Dispatch; Maryland Volunteers will be presented with a new flag at Camp Lee; mentions J. H. Winder presiding over the ceremonies
1861-07-06, Richmond Enquirer; Maryland volunteers receive a flag from President Davis at Camp Lee
1861-07-09, Richmond Whig; description of the "cartridge factory", later the C. S. Arsenal, and cautions regarding safety
1861-07-10, Richmond Dispatch; ad from Co. A, Tredegar Battalion expressing thanks to various persons
1861-07-10, Richmond Dispatch; notes on one of the speeches at the commencement at the Richmond Female Institute
1861-07-15, Richmond Dispatch; brief description of "the hospital on 26th street;" probably Ross' factory
1861-07-20, Richmond Dispatch; brief description of the "Temperance Hall Hospital"; probably Springfield Hall
1861-07-24, Richmond Dispatch; anxiety in Richmond over the slain at First Manassas; huge crowds assemble at the Central depot, where "Gen." Davis (the President) arrives and addresses the crowd
1861-07-25, Richmond Dispatch; many sick and wounded are arriving in Richmond and put in private homes for treatment - notes that they suffer "like heroes"; Committee for their reception is constantly at work
1861-07-26, Richmond Whig; new private hospital in schoolhouse at corner of 10th and Clay streets.

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