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

Written Accounts

1864-08-25, Eleanor S. Brockenbrough Library, MoC; Maryland Aid Society gives a donation to Sally Tompkins
1864-08-31, Richmond Dispatch; Ladies of Shockoe Hill to present beautiful flag to Second regiment on the steps of City Hall
1864-09-01, Richmond Dispatch; A flag, the handiwork of ladies from Shockoe Hill, presented in a stirring ceremony
1864-09-02, Richmond Dispatch; Woman arrested for stealing valuable collection of wearing apparel
1864-09-10, Richmond Whig; two Castle Thunder escapees caught
1864-09-17, Richmond Whig; description of the arrival of Gen Morgan's remains via the Danville train, their lying in state in the Capitol building and burial in Hollywood cemetery
1864-09-20, National Archives; questions from Wm. Carrington about Phoebe Pember (2nd Division Matron) and the alcohol under her charge; asks if she has been disrespectful towards any other surgeons
1864-10-31, Richmond Sentinel; two females who had been serving for two years under Gen. Early were found out and put in Castle Thunder; details on two other prisoners: one male slave and one white female
1864-10-31, Richmond Whig; female spy from Isle of Wight is brought to Castle Thunder
1864-10-31, Richmond Whig; two women, masquerading as soldiers, brought to Castle Thunder. They had served with General Early for two years

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