1861 (ca. October), National Archives, Joseph F. Powell file, M346; $74,636 paid for work at the "Reservoir:" Summary of extremely important itemized invoice for construction of buildings that will become Winder Hospital.
1861 (ca.October), Joseph F. Powell file, M346, $58,883.80 paid for work done at Chimborazo: Summary of extremely important itemized invoice for construction of buildings that will become Chimborazo Hospital.
1861-01-01, Richmond Enquirer; advertisement for a slave dealer underneath the St. Charles Hotel
1861-01-04, Richmond Enquirer; notice of improvements at Tredegar Iron Works
1861-01-08, Richmond Enquirer; Governor Letcher extols the virtues of VMI and its utility to the State
1861-01-19, Richmond Enquirer; opening notice of the Spotswood Hotel
1861-01-21, New York Herald; 1000 kegs of powder from Tredegar arrive at Charleston
1861-01-24, Richmond Dispatch; child burned to death at the United States Hotel (future GH#10)
1861-01-28, Richmond Dispatch; State Armory is being upgraded and repaired. Tredegar is providing the machinery.
1861-02-08, Richmond Enquirer; detailed account of Governor Letcher's inspection visit to the Armory and Tredegar