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

Written Accounts

1884-02-14, National Tribune; description of how Belle Isle was set up as a prison by captured Gaines' Mill prisoners from Libby
1885-07-30, Richmond Dispatch; detailed description of the Steamer Gem’s excursions to Drewry’s Bluff, Dutch Gap, and the U. S. Monitor fleet. Notes that Drewry’s Bluff “pic-nic grounds” are only accessible through this steamer’s excursions.
1887-07-08, Richmond Dispatch; Miss Van Lew has returned to Richmond on leave after having her position reduced, and while President Cleveland reviews her case – reprints editorial explaining her case, and urging that she simply be given a pension rather
1888-12-16, Richmond Dispatch; "Our Richmond Mobs;" details on the Bread Riot, the evacuation mob, and others
1888-12-30, Richmond Dispatch; wonderful accounts of the Bread Riot in Richmond- focuses on the question of whether President Davis helped quell the mob; testimony from Letcher and others
1889-01-20, Richmond Dispatch; more on the Bread Riot, again focusing on the roles President Davis and Governor Letcher played in quelling the riot
1889-07-11, National Tribune; Details of the dog-killing incident at Belle Isle - notes regarding a female soldier found there
1889, Clark, History of the 39th Illinois'; notes that the Union XXIV Corps hospital is located at Camp Lee, gives details on surgeons, etc.
1891-06-03, Wisconsin MOLLUS, Vol. I, Milwaukee, 1891, pp. 394-409; By Bvt. Brig. Gen. Harrison C. Hobart, entitled: "Libby Prison - The Escape." Describes Life in Libby Prison from 9/30/1863 until his escape on Feb. 9th, 1864
1891-12-25, Shenandoah Herald (Woodstock, Va.); Elizabeth Van Lew sends in protest notice along with her taxes, claiming she believes it a crime to tax women without representation

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