Diaries and Memoirs
Information about Diaries and Memoirs in Richmond during the Civil War

Written Accounts

1862-11-29, Phoebe Pember Collection, UNC; Letter from Pember to her sister, noting that she has accepted the position of matron, and anxiously awaits traveling to Richmond
1862-12-25 (and 1863-01-10), Jeremy F. Gilmer Papers, UNC; excerpts from Gilmer letters describing Phoebe Pember and another matron at Chimborazo boarding at his house
1863-01-30, Phoebe Pember Collection, UNC, excellent letter from Phoebe Pember to her sister describing life at Chimborazo and a visit to Mrs. Hopkins at the Alabama Hospital. Mentions getting special treatment from the Surgeon General
1863-08, William Trahern Memoir; excerpts of William Trahern (6th LA) memoir describing service at Chimborazo Hospital as a clerk to Dr. McCaw. Notes being provided quarters in "a house not far from the Surgeon's office, owned by a Mrs. Harrison."
1863-10-20, Phoebe Pember Collection, UNC; letter from Phoebe Pember to Mrs. Gilmer; gives details of her living situation, and social interaction with S. E. Habersham
1864-05-27, Alexander Hunter, Johnny Reb and Billy Yank; Excerpt from Hunter's book describes his three day stay in Chimborazo. Very negative portrayal of Chimborazo.
1866-01, The Cosmopolite; “Reminiscences of A Southern Hospital. By Its Matron.” Part 1
1866-02, The Cosmopolite, “Reminiscences of A Southern Hospital. By Its Matron.” Part 2
1866-03, The Cosmopolite, “Reminiscences of A Southern Hospital. By Its Matron.” Part 3
1866-04, The Cosmopolite, “Reminiscences of A Southern Hospital. By Its Matron.” Part 4

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