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

Written Accounts

1862-09-16, Eleanor S. Brockenbrough Library, MoC; Clopton hospital statistics and description of operations
1862-09-26, Richmond Enquirer; Editorial paragraph praising the Hospital Bill. Notes the surgeons are not to blame, but rather the poor system.
1862-09-26, Richmond Enquirer; excellent description of the Senate debate on the hospital bill. Praises Clopton, St. Francis de Sales, Louisiana Hospital, and Winder Hospital. Gives some statistics not available elsewhere.
1862-09-26, Richmond Examiner; Surgeon General's report on Richmond and Petersburg hospitals. Notes that, up to this time, almost 100,000 patients have been treated in Richmond hospitals. Includes mortality figures.
1862-09-30, Richmond Enquirer; Report of the Select Committee on Hospitals; reports on hospitals in Richmond and elsewhere and what to do about them - recommends reforms such as matrons, purchasing agents, and effective hospital funds.
1862-10-02, Richmond Enquirer; catalog for the Richmond Female Institute - will resume operations after "the temporary occupation of the institute building by the Government"
1862-10-03, Richmond Dispatch; Thos. W. Farquhar, patient at Kent Hospital, publicly thanks Dr. Lundie, Miss Wilson, & nurses
1862-10-06, William A. Carrington CSR (M331) (no.15); Inspection report, for Clopton Hosp.
1862-10-06, William A. Carrington Papers; Inspection Report for Clopton Hospital
1862-10-11, Eleanor S. Brockenbrough Library, MoC; notice that Clopton Hospital will be closed, and appeal by the Medical Director for Mrs. Clopton to become a matron in a hospital of her choice

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