Other Sources
Index of selected articles from other sources that pertain to Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

1865-12-30, The National Freedman; ldescription of poor conditions and education among the Freedmen at Chimborazo, and appeal for charity
1865-12, The National Freedman; statistical report of students in the Chimborazo schools for October, 1865 – 345 there now
1865-12, The Old Guard; "Camp Lee;" - describes the camp's use as a freedman's village and its occupation by federal forces. Excellent description of the physical facility during the war. By George Fitzhugh.
1866 (ca.), The Camp, the Battle Field, and the Hospital...; by Linus P. Brockett; excerpt (by John F. Porter) describes the author's part in the famous Libby Prison escape and subsequent journey to Williamsburg
1866-01-06, The National Freedman; letter from Richmond soliciting donations of shoes from the North for Freedmen. Notes on conditions at Chimborazo.
1866-01, The Cosmopolite; “Reminiscences of A Southern Hospital. By Its Matron.” Part 1
1866-02-02, The National Freedman; letter from Chimborazo describing conditions among the Freedmen and advocating for donations. 1500 people now there.
1866-02, The Cosmopolite, “Reminiscences of A Southern Hospital. By Its Matron.” Part 2
1866-02. Official Records, Ser. II, Vol. VIII, pp. 883-885; deposition regarding the supposed plot to kill Abraham Lincoln. Castle Thunder mentioned.
1866-03, The Cosmopolite, “Reminiscences of A Southern Hospital. By Its Matron.” Part 3

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