1865 Written Accounts
Written accounts from various sources about Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

1865-04-07, Richmond Whig; river obstructions are being removed
1865-04-07, Richmond Whig; the Southern Express Company's offices, including pending shipments, was destroyed in the fire
1865-04-08, Boston Herald; another good account of President Lincoln’s visit to Richmond – notes that he did not hoist the flag over the Capitol due to “physical inability”
1865-04-08, Boston Herald; another good account of President Lincoln’s visit to Richmond – notes that he did not hoist the flag over the Capitol due to “physical inability”
1865-04-08, New York Herald; details on Lincoln's encounter of Admiral Farragut while going up the James River
1865-04-08, New York Times; excellent article, sent on April 4, describing Lincoln’s visit to Richmond; states Lincoln arrived at 2 PM, throng of freed slaves, etc. Leaves Richmond at 6:30. Also notes that Admiral Farragut visited Richmond on April 4
1865-04-08, New York Times; interesting contemporary account of Lincoln’s visit to Richmond – notes that Lincoln visited the White House of the Confederacy twice (?) and stayed in Richmond until 6:30. Does not seem to have been an eye-witness.
1865-04-08, New York Times; interesting contemporary account of Lincoln’s visit to Richmond – notes that Lincoln visited the White House of the Confederacy twice (?) and stayed in Richmond until 6:30. Does not seem to have been an eye-witness.
1865-04-08, New York Tribune; notice of Lincoln's visit to Richmond, mentions meeting with Campbell and possibility of peace overtures
1865-04-08, Richmond Whig; Judge Campbell holds meeting to discuss Lincoln's terms for restoration of Virginia to the Union. J. R. Anderson mentioned.

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