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 Richmond Guide Book 
 
 Sketches and Views of 
 
 Richmond, Virginia 
 
 Supplemented by SkeJches of 
 
 Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown 
 
 DESCRIPTION AND MAP 
 HISTORIC BATTLEFIELDS 
 
 Location Given of all Pictures in Book 
 
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 M. A. ^URGESS. Publisher 
 
 RICHMOND. VA . 1909 
 
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 Printed by 
 
 RICHMOND PRESS, Inc. 
 Richmond, Va. 
 
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 Copyright Office. 
 DEC 3 1909 
 
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 JUL 
 
 15 
 
 1909 
 
 
 
 
CITY HALL. 
 
Copyrighted 1903 
 
ICHMOND ON THE JAMES" is 
 
 one of the most interesting histor- 
 ical cities in the United States. The 
 natural beauty of this city on her 
 ' ' seven hills ' ' excites surprise — 
 hills and dales, and the beautiful 
 ''falls of the James" are objects 
 that please the eye, and travelers are loud in their 
 praises of the beauty of this lovely city of the 
 South. Nature has done much to beautify Richmond 
 — but it is not the beauty of the city alone that calls 
 for the admiration of all who come within her 
 borders, but the fact that its early history is so 
 fraught with stirring scenes of frontier life and ro- 
 mantic incidents that their recital must form a 
 pleasing link between the old era of the seventeenth 
 century and the new era which began with the 
 Civil War, nearly one hundred years later. 
 
 The site of the city of Richmond is upon the very 
 spot occupied not only by the most famous Indian 
 tribes known to history (under the mighty King 
 Powhatan, father of Pocahontas), but the first Eng- 
 lish settlers, who, after depositing their goods and 
 families at Jamestown, continued their journey 
 tip the James River to Richmond, where the falls of 
 
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 the river made it impossible for them to proceed 
 further. 
 
 Tradition tells us the mighty chief Powhatan had 
 his camping ground very near the city, and his 
 tomb is pointed out to visitors just below the city 
 on what is known as the "Mayo home." 
 
 Here also the British soldiers marched when 
 Arnold and Tarleton invaded Richmond in the last 
 year of the Revolutionary War. 
 
 The "Capitol Square" was also the place from 
 which many of the Confederate soldiers of the late 
 war were mustered into service — under Lee and 
 Jackson. 
 
 The object of this little book is to furnish to the 
 traveler facts in the early history of Richmond, its 
 many places of interest as well as an up-to-date 
 guide to Ihe cit3^ and to extend to all a "welcome, 
 thrice welcome to Richmond." 
 
 "Richmord on the James" is situated at the head 
 of tidewater, one hundred miles from Newport 
 News, which is a great shipbuilding point. 
 
 The site on which Eichmond is built was discov- 
 ered by Newport and Capt. John Smith in 1607. 
 
 Col. William Byrd founded Richmond in 1737, and 
 in 1742 it was incorporated into a town. 
 
 In 1779 the capitol, which had been until then 
 in Williamsburg, was moved to Richmond. The 
 
8 Richmond Guide Book. 
 
 foundation of the present Capitol Building was laid 
 in 1785 and completed in 1792, the model from which 
 it was built being one made in France for Thomas 
 Jefferson, which is now carefully preserved in the 
 State Library, where it is the object of much in- 
 terest to the crowds of visitors who visit there. 
 Richmond was incorporated into a city in 1782, at 
 which time there were comparatively few houses 
 with a population of a little over three thousand. 
 
 The streets of Richmond are divided by Main 
 street into North and South, those above Main be- 
 ing called "North Ninth" or "Tenth," as the case 
 may be, and are cross streets, and are designated 
 numerically. Those running parallel with Main are 
 called by name in the following order: Gary, Main, 
 Franklin, Grace, Broad, Marshall, Clay and Leigh. 
 Foushee street is the dividing line, as streets east 
 of Foushee are called East Main and those west of 
 it are called West Main, etc. The crossings are 
 marked by small signs on the corner of houses. 
 
 In 1811 the burning of the theater was one of 
 the greatest calamities that ever befell the city. 
 The Governor of the State, with seventy other per- 
 sons, perished. Monumental Episcopal Church be- 
 tweeen 12th and 13th on Broad street, marks the 
 spot where the theatre stood. 
 
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10 RicrriMOND Guide Book. 
 
 St. John's church, Twenty-fifth and Broad streets, 
 is a place of much interest, where in 1775, the Con- 
 vention met in which Patrick Henry made his 
 famous speech and sounded the keynote of American 
 Liberty when he said, "Give me liberty or give me 
 death." It is always open to visitors. 
 
 The Governor's Mansion — in the eastern part of 
 the Capitol Square is one of the most interesting 
 buildings in Richmond. In 1790, the capital, by 
 an act of the Virginia Assembly, was removed from 
 Williamsburg to Richmond, and a "square" of land 
 designated for the Governor's Mansion and public 
 buildings. The governor at that time was Thomas 
 Jefferson. A two-story frame building was erected 
 where now stands the present mansion, which is 
 modern in every particular and beautifully finished 
 in the most beautiful manner. The mansion as it 
 now stands was completed in 1815. King Edward 
 VII. of England, was a guest at the mansion in 1860 
 —when as the "Prince of Wales" he was enter- 
 tained by Gov. Letcher. President and Mrs. Hayes 
 were guests there in 1877; Grover Cleveland in 
 1886; President McKinley in 1899, and President 
 Roosevelt in 1906. Beautiful walks and drives and 
 rare plants and trees surround the mansion. 
 
 Other dates of interest will be found throughout 
 this book, the most important being illustrated with 
 
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 special cuts and information that has been furnished 
 by the highest authority. 
 
 This book would hardly be complete without 
 special mention of the squirrels in the Capitol 
 h'quare. They are fed each day by a convict, who 
 gives them cracked walnuts and hickory nuts. A 
 whistle is blown, to which they respond as readily 
 as the human family would to a dinner bell. They 
 are a constant source of delight to the visitors and 
 children, and are exceedingly tame. 
 
 EXECUTIVE MANSION. 
 
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 A^ magnificent picture of Yorktown is seen in the 
 old Senate chamber of the Capitol Building 
 
 The old stove or "warming machine," was made in 
 1770. Buzaglo, an Englishman was the manufacturer. 
 It is a quaint three story affair. It is of much in- 
 terest to visitors. 
 
 The "Speaker's Chair," made in 1700, — used hy 
 the speakers in the "House of Burgesses" in Colonial 
 times, is a most interesting relic of by-gone-days — 
 both stove and chair are to be seen in the rotunda of 
 the Capitol. 
 
 After -visiting the Capitol and State Library the 
 stranger is in the near vicinity of a great many 
 points of interest, which can be visited by the aid 
 of this guide book with all ease. 
 
 Richmond is a growing city, and it is hard to 
 realize, as you see the magnificent buildings erected 
 or in process of erection, that in 1865 it was almost 
 destroyed by fire during the evacuation, when the 
 Federal troops were entering the city. A great 
 many fine views are to be had from the hills about 
 the city and from the top of the Capitol Building 
 and the tower in the City Hall. James River can be 
 traced for miles as it fiows on to join the waters of 
 Chesapeake Bay. Richmond now has a population 
 of 125,000 and covers an area of about five to seven 
 miles. 
 
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 WASHINGTON MONUMENT. 
 
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 The city police force is composed of men of whom 
 the city may well be proud. They are gentlemanly 
 and polite, and are ever watchful of the interests of 
 not only the residents of the city, but strangers as 
 well, and ready to render any service. 
 
 Over the roads leading into the ci1y from every 
 direction marched the weary soldiers of both armies 
 during the late war, and near the river just below 
 Gallego Mills is the site of Libby Prison, which was 
 moved to Chicago during the AVorld's Fair. The 
 ground is now occupied by an ice plant. 
 
 Around the city, almost within its corporate 
 limits, are still to be seen "breastworks" thrown 
 out by the armies camping around the city as a 
 defense. Bullets, balls and buckles are dug from 
 these embankments. Within a short distance from 
 the city were fought the battles of Yellow Tavern, 
 Cold Harbor, Seven Pines, Strawberry Hill, Malvern 
 Hill, Mechanicsville, Gaines' Mill and Savage Sta- 
 tion. The history of the Seven Days' Fight around 
 Richmond is written in blood ! 
 
 History of the Washington Monument. 
 
 Richmond, in its eagerness to do honor to its 
 heroes, will soon outrival the famous "Monumental 
 City." The first in importance is the statue of 
 
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 Washington, by Crawford. The corner-s.one was 
 laid in 1850, Febrnary 15th. It was dedicated Feb- 
 ruary 22, 1858. The monument is 60 feet in height, 
 from the base on which it stands to the crown of the 
 hat is 15 feet and was built at a cost of $260,000. 
 The history of the allegorical figures surrounding 
 Ihe monument — six in number — are taken from de- 
 scriptions given in a letter from Randolph Rogers, 
 written from Rome in 1860 to Governor Letcher 
 of Virginia. They are supposed to represent events 
 explaining deeds of valor connected with lives of 
 the persons before whose statues they stand — as 
 follows : 
 
 First— Revolution (Patrick Henry), Represented 
 with a sword in her right hand; pointing with her 
 left to crown which is crushed under her foot. 
 
 Second — Independence (Jefferson). Her eyes are 
 turned toward. Heaven; in her right hand she grasps 
 a portion of the chain which she has burst asunder, 
 and with her left foot she casts a portion of it at 
 her feet. 
 
 Third— Justice (Marshall). In her left hand she 
 holds the bar of the scales, which are resting on her 
 laix and in her right hand a sword. 
 
 Fourth — Finance (Nelson). Her left hand is rest- 
 ing on a book, and with her right hand she holds a 
 cornucopia, from which corn is flowing. 
 
Washington Statue. 
 
 SY H0U»ON. IN THt. CAf»ITOI-. 
 
 HOUDON'S STATUE OF WASHINGTON. 
 
KiCHMOND_, Virginia. 17 
 
 Fifiii— Bill of Rights (Mason). Her left hand is 
 resiing on a scroll, supposed to be the bill of rights. 
 She leans forward wiih a drawn sword, resting on 
 that document as if to defend it. 
 
 JSixch — Colonial campaigns (Lewis). In one hand 
 she holds the palm of victory. Under her feet are 
 Indian arms— arrows, bows, &c. In her right hand 
 she holds the axe, and her head is decked with 
 sheaves of wheat, symbolic of the peaceful settle- 
 ment of the country and its agriculture. 
 
 A narrow spiral stairway ascends within the 
 statue, opening directly beneath the horse on which 
 Washington is seated. 
 
 The Houdon statue of Washington was made from 
 life, eight years before his death — the only one in 
 existence and is justly celebrated. It is said that 
 "Washington, in company with Lafayette viewed 
 tlie statue from the southwestern corner of the 
 rotunda of the Capitol." The statue stands in the 
 ((^iitcr of the rotunda of the Capitol. It is sur- 
 rounded by a high iron railing and bears the fol- 
 lowing inscription : 
 
 'TIEORGE WASHINGTON." 
 
 ''The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 
 Virginia have caused this statue to be erected as a 
 
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 monument of affection and gratitude to George 
 Washington, who adding to the endowments of 
 the hero — virtues of the patriot, and exerting both 
 in establishing the liberties .of his country, has 
 rendered his name dear to his fellow citizens and 
 
 JACKSON'S MONUMENT. 
 
Richmond^ Virginia. 19 
 
 given the world an immortal example of true glory. 
 Done in the year of Christ, one thousand seven 
 hundred and eighty-eight, and in the year of the 
 Commonwealth, the 12th." 
 
 This statue is viewed by thousands and is of much 
 interest. 
 
 The Stonewall Jackson Monument, also seen di- 
 rectly opposite the City Hall, in the Capitol grounds, 
 is a fine work of art in bronze. It was the gift of 
 English admirers and is the work of the sculptor 
 Foley. The statue was dedicated October 26, 1875. 
 
 Henry Clay's monument, also seen in the Capitol 
 Square, is a beautiful statue by Hart, and was dedi- 
 cated in 1860. 
 
 Lee Monument, situated in what is known as "Lee 
 District, ' ' in the w^estern part of the city, is the work 
 of Mercie, a French sculptor, and is a fine work of 
 art. 
 
 The statue of Ex-Governor "William Smith, which 
 stands at the northwestern corner of the Capitol 
 Square was presented by the family of the ex-gov- 
 ernor and nnveiled on May 30th, 1906. Gov. Smith 
 served two terms as governor, and was, in conse- 
 quence of serving an extra term — called by his 
 friends "Extra Billy." He was a brave soldier in 
 the Confederate army. The statute was designed by 
 W. L. Sheppard, of Richmond. 
 
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 HENRY CLAY STATUE. 
 
 A most peculiar bronze medal of John Smith, js 
 placed in the rotunda of the Capitol near the Wash- 
 ington Monument, while another of Jeb Stuart and 
 John Marshall are also near by. 
 
LEE MONUMENT. 
 
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 KiCHMOND Guide Book. 
 
 The Howitzer's statue, in bronze, was desigaed by 
 W. L. Sheppard, a Richmond artist. 
 
 A fine statue of General Wiekham is seen in Mon- 
 roe Park. It was designed by E. V. Valentine, ci 
 Richmond. 
 
 The statute of A. P. Hill is on the drive from the 
 Boulevard to the Brook road. 
 
 The monument to the Confederate dead, in Holly- 
 wood Cemetery, is built of Virginia granite and is 
 an imposing statue. 
 
 JEFFERSON DAVIS MONUMENT. 
 
KiCHMOND^ Virginia. 23 
 
 The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, in Libby 
 Hill Park, was designed by W. L. Sheppard, of 
 Richmond, and is a tribute to the private soldiers 
 and sailors of the Confederacy. The view from 
 Libby Hill is one of the finest to be had in the city, 
 and crowds during the summer season take ad- 
 vantage of the pleasant seats furnished in the park. 
 
 The Morgan drinking fountain erected in April, 
 1909, at Shockoe Square, is a memorial to "One who 
 loved animals." 
 
 A most fearful disaster occurred in the Capitol 
 Building, April 27, 1870, in which sixty-five persons 
 were killed. It was during a session of court in 
 which the question of "Carpet Bag" was being dis- 
 cussed, and an immense crowd had gathered in the 
 gallery in the House of Delegates and the unusual 
 weight caused the floor to give way. It fell into the 
 hall below and buried the people under the timbers. 
 Many persons were badly injured. 
 
 The State Agricultural Department. 
 
 The State Capitol contains the Governor's office, 
 Register of the Land office, the Superintendent of 
 Public Instruction, Senate and Legislative halls, and 
 the Agricultural Department, which is one of the 
 most interesting places in the city for visitors. In 
 
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 magnificent modern show cases are shown every 
 product of Virginia, from the mountains to the sea. 
 Twenty-five large cases, filling the old "House of 
 Eepresentatives" (in which the Confederate Con- 
 gress was held) and also the room above, display 
 the fruits, grains, etc., of the State. 
 
 In the center case fruits of various kinds are on 
 exhibit, to the right is a different display of fruits, 
 to the left a case of birds, another of stuffed animals. 
 Grains of various kinds have a large exhibit, while 
 the fishes, minerals, tobacco, etc., etc., are shown 
 in large quantities. One special case contains a 
 typical Virginia cabin made entirely of tobacco, 
 beautiful transparent pictures are also shown. Vir- 
 ginia "Home Seekers" throng the lovely "Agri- 
 cultural" Department." 
 
 State Library. 
 
 The State Library is the most important library 
 in the South. The circulation of the books is 
 limited but the reference department is for the gen- 
 eral public and is largly patronized. The stranger's 
 table is a feature unique and characteristic of the 
 people. The guide books, histories of Richmond and 
 leaflets which may be useful to tourists are kept 
 here ; a cordial invitation stands on the table sug- 
 
Richmond^ Virginia. 25 
 
 gestiiig the spot as a convenient one for writing. 
 Stationery is also kept there for the use of visitors. 
 Dr. II. R. Mcllvv^aine is State Librarian. 
 
 The State Library contains some of the most in- 
 teresting books on ancient history to be found in 
 the United States, and are of untold value. They 
 are arranged in handsome showcases. Some of the 
 works are not to be found in any other known col- 
 lection. Among otter valuable articles is the first 
 Virginia newspaper that published the Declaration 
 of Independence, and contains the Declaration in 
 full, and is dated "July 26th, 1776." A fine col- 
 lection of maps is shown in the first showcase in the 
 lower gallery. 
 
 Portraits in Lov/er Part of Portrait Gallery, Vir- 
 ginia State Library. 
 
 The portraits seen in the State Library are persons 
 connected with Virginia's history from its infancy 
 to the present day, and are arranged as follows: 
 
 Indian Princess Pocahontas — who saved the life 
 of Capt. John Smith — daughter of King Powhatan. 
 
 History of Pocahontas ' Portrait. 
 
 The portrait of Pocahontas is the only one in exist- 
 ence, painted from life. The painter is unknown. 
 
26 RiCHMOi^D Guide Book. 
 
 but was painted when she was 21 years of age. Wm. 
 Sheppard, of Richmond, was sent by the Governor 
 of Virginia to Norfolk, England, to copy the one 
 now hanging in the State Library, from the original, 
 which hangs in Barton Rectory, Norfolk, England, 
 and was painted in 1616. 
 
 Martha Washington— Born, 1732—1802. 
 
 Lady Spotswood — Wife of Lord Spotswood. 
 
 Mary Randolph — A descendant of Pocahontas, 
 and wife of Col. Archibald Gary. 
 
 George Rogers Clark— Born, 1752; died, 1818; 
 hero of the Northwestern Expedition. 
 
 James Madison — President of the United States. 
 
 George Washington — First President of the 
 United States; born, 1732; died, 1799. 
 
 Count Rochambeau, who was in command of the 
 French forces, at the surrender of Lord Cornwallis, 
 at Yorktown in 1781. 
 
 John Randolph, of Roanoke— A famous Virginia 
 orator ; born, June 2d, 1773 ; died, June 24th, 1833. 
 
 George Mason — Born, 1725; author of Virginia 
 Bill of Rights. 
 
 Richard Henry Lee — Father of Henry Lee (Light 
 Horse Harry.). 
 
 George W. Munford— Born, 1803; died, 1882. 
 
 Henry Clay — ^Born, April 2d, 1777; died, June 
 29th, 1852. 
 

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 Robert E. Lee— Born, 1807 ■ died, Oct. 12th, 1870 ; 
 Commander-in-Chief of the Confederate States; por- 
 trait by Elder. 
 
 George E. Pickett. — Born, 1825 ; ciied, 1875 ; gener- 
 al in the Confederate Army, and immortalized him- 
 self at the battle of Gettysburg, in his famous charge 
 against the Federal forces. 
 
 Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson— Born, 1824; died 
 in 1863; a noted general in the Confederate Army; 
 was mortally wounded by his own men, who mistook 
 him for an enemy; was wounded at the battle of 
 Chancellorsville, May 2d, 1863. 
 
 Matthew F. Maury — Born, 1806; died, 1873; com- 
 mander of United States Navy. 
 . John Taylor, of Caroline county. 
 
 Wm. H. Cabell— Born, 1772; died, 1853; Governor 
 of Virginia from 1805 to 1808. 
 
 Spencer Roane — Governor of Virginia. 
 
 Peter Francisco — A Virginia giant of Revolution- 
 ary fame; weighing 260 pounds; 6 feet and 1 inch in 
 height; died, Jan. 17th, 1831. 
 
 JohnvBuchanan— Born, 1743; died, 1822; Rector 
 of the Episcopal Church of Richmond. 
 
 William S. Archer— Born, 1789 ; died, 1855 ; United 
 States Senator from 1841 to 1847. 
 
 Rev. -John A. Broadus — An eminent Baptist di- 
 vine. 
 
Etciimond^ Virginia. 29 
 
 J. E. B. Stuart— Born, 1833; died, 1864; mortally 
 wounded at the battle of Yellow Tavern. 
 
 Portrait of Christopher Columbus; artist not 
 known. 
 
 Hon. John Y. Mason. 
 
 Hon. John Goode — President of the Constitutional 
 Convention held in Riehmond, 1902. 
 
 Governor Nicholas. 
 Edmond P. Pendleton. 
 
 Chief-Justice John Marshall — Born, Sept. 24, 
 1755 ; died, July 6, 1835. 
 Matthew W. Maury. 
 Gen'l Elliott. 
 
 Merriwether Lewis— Born, 1774; died 1809. He, 
 in company with Clarke, went as an explorer 
 through the Northwestern part of the United States. 
 
 Gen'l. A. P. Hill— Born, 1825; killed near Peters- 
 burg in 1865. 
 
 W. H. Harrison — President of the United States. 
 
 James Jones — Member Congress 1819 to 1823 ; 
 died, 1848. 
 
 J. D. Blair — A noted Presbyterian divine. 
 John P. Thompson — Editor of Southern Literary 
 Messenger— Born, 1823; died, 1873. 
 
30 Richmond Guide Book. 
 
 Portraits in Upper Part of Gallery, Virginia State 
 
 Library. 
 
 Capt. John Smith — Governor of Virginia in earl}' 
 Colonial days; died, 1632; portrait by Sheppard. 
 
 Lord Delaware — Appointed Governor of Virginia 
 in 1610; died, June 8Lh, 1618; portrait by Sheppard. 
 
 Portrait of Percy — Brigadier General in Revolu- 
 tionary War. 
 
 Portrait of Culpepper^ — By Sheppard — Governor 
 of Virginia, 1680 to 1683; died, 1719. 
 
 Lord Howard — Commissioned Governor of Vir- 
 ginia 1683; from the original portrait by AV. L. 
 Sheppard. 
 
 Lord Spottswood — Appointed Royal Governor of 
 Virginia, 1710; serving until 1722. 
 
 John Robinson — Speaker of the House of Bur- 
 gesses for 28 years. 
 
 Portrait — By Sheppard— of Thomas Lee. 
 
 Lord William Nelson — Royal Governor of Vir- 
 ginia; born, 1711; died, 1772. 
 
 Lord Dunmore— Born, 1732; died, June 8, 1790; 
 last Royal Governor of Virginia ; copied from orig- 
 inal portrait by Sheppard. 
 
 Patrick Henry — ^Born, May 29, 1736 ; died, June 
 6, 1799; portrait by Sully. 
 
 Thomas Jefferson — President of the United States ; 
 
EicHMOND, Virginia. 
 
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 CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' MONUMENT 
 
32 Richmond Guide Book. 
 
 born April 13, 1742; died, July tttli, 1826; was Gov- 
 ernor of Virginia and author of the Declaration of 
 Independence. 
 
 Thos. Nelson — Royal Governor of Virginia; born, 
 December 26th, 1738; portrait by Sheppard, 
 
 Edmund Randolph — Born, August 10th, 1753; 
 Governor of Virginia, 1786 to 1788; first Attorney- 
 General in 1789. 
 
 Robert Brooke— Born, 1754; died, 1799; Gover- 
 nor of Virginia, 1796-1798 ; portrait by Sheppard. 
 
 Harry Lee ("Light Horse Harry") father of 
 Gen'l. R. E. Lee; author of the famous phrase, 
 in pronouncing an eulogy on George Washington, 
 ''First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts 
 of his countrymen;" Governor of Virginia. 1792- 
 1795; died, March 25th, 1818; copied from the orig- 
 inal Stuart ; copy by Sheppard. 
 
 James Monroe — President of the United States, 
 and author of the famous "Monroe Doctrine;" born, 
 April 25, 1758; died, July 4th, 1831. 
 
 John Page — Lieutenant-Governor of the State ; 
 afterw^ard elected Governor ; born, April 1~, 1743 : 
 died, Oct. 11, 1808. 
 
 Wm. H. Cabell— Born, 1772; died 1853; Governor 
 of the State, 1805-1808. 
 
 John Tyler, Sr.— Born, Feb. 28th, 1747; died, Jan, 
 6th, 1813 ; Governor of Virginia in 1808. 
 
Uiv;HMOND^ Virginia. 33 
 
 Ilog'e Tyler — Governor of Virginia, 1899 +o 1.902. 
 
 George W. Smith — Governor of Virginia; born, 
 1762 ; died, 1811 lost his life in the barnin,-.^ of the 
 theatre in 1811. 
 
 James Barbour — Born, 1775 ; died, 1842 ; Governor 
 of Virginia in 1811. 
 
 William Smith — Born, Sept. 6, 1797; Governor of 
 Virginia in 1845 and again, 1862; died, May 18th, 
 1887. 
 
 John B. Floyd — Born, 1806 ; died, 1863 ; Governor 
 of Virginia, 1849 to 1853. 
 
 Joseph Johnston — Governor of Virginia ; born. 
 1785; died, 1877. 
 
 James McDowell — Born, 1795; died, 1851; Gover- 
 nor of Virginia, 1843 to 1846. 
 
 Henry A. Wise— Born, 1802; died, 1876; Governor 
 of Virginia, 1855 to 1859 ; portrait by Elder. 
 
 John Rutherford — Born, 1792; died, 1866; Gover- 
 nor of Virginia, 1841. 
 
 J. W. Patton. 
 
 Thomas W. Gilmer— Born, 1802; died, 1844. 
 
 John Letcher — Born, 1813; died, 1884; Governor 
 of Virginia, 1859-1863. 
 
 Gilbert C. Walker— Born, 1832; died, 1885; Gover- 
 nor of Virginia, 1869 ; first Governor after the war 
 and during what was known as the "Reconstruction 
 period;" native of New York. 
 
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 David Campbell — 1779; died, 1859; Governor of 
 Virginia, 1836 to 1840. 
 
 Wy^ndham Eobertson— Born, 1803; died, 1888; 
 Governor of Virginia. 
 
 L. W. Tazewell— Born, 1774; died, I860; Gover- 
 nor of Virginia from 1834 to 1836. 
 
 John Floyd — Born, 1783 ; died, 1837 ; Governor of 
 Virginia from 1830 to 1834. 
 
 James L. Kemper — Born, 1823; Governor of Vir- 
 ginia, 1874. 
 
 Fred. W. M. Holliday — Governor of Virginia from 
 1878 to 1882. 
 
 W. E. Cameron — Governor of Virginia; portrait 
 by Sheppard.- 
 
 Fitzhugli Lee — Governor of Virginia from 1886 
 to 1890; was also appointed as Military General by 
 the President to take charge of the island of Cuba 
 after the Spanish- American War. 
 
 Wm. B. Giles— Born, 1762; died, 1830. 
 
 Wm. H. Roane— Born, 1788; died, 1845. 
 
 John Tyler — President of the United States. 
 
 Charles T. O'Ferrall — Governor of Virginia from 
 1894 to 1898. 
 
 Philip W. McKinney — Born, 1834; Governor of 
 Virginia from 1890 to 1894. 
 
 Wm. Cabell Elves — United States Senator; born, 
 4793; died, 1868. 
 
Richmond^ Virginia. 35 
 
 James P. Preston— Born, 1774; died, 1843; Gov- 
 ernor of Virginia, 1816 to 1819. 
 
 The State Library Building is an annex to the 
 State Capitol Building. The old and valuable por- 
 traits which used to adorn the walls of the rotunda 
 in the Capitol are now placed on exhibition in the 
 Library Building, as are also the books, of which 
 there are about 80,000 volumes. The reading room 
 of the Library is the resort of the most cultured peo- 
 ple of the city and State. Every attention is shown 
 the visitor by the State Librarian. The Librarv 
 is kept open from 9 in the morning until 10 at night 
 for the accommodation of the public. 
 
 Souvenirs of an antique and historic nature are 
 to be had at reasonable rates, also guide-books. 
 
 In a large showcase in the Library Building may 
 be seen the following interesting articles : The 
 model of the Capitol made for Thomas Jefferson 
 while he was Minister to France, in 1785; the flag 
 of the Confederacy, used on the State house during 
 the war; cane of Patrick Henry, with sword en- 
 closed; horn drinking cup of Lord Cornwallis, taken 
 at Yorktown, 1781; revolutionary flag; gun from 
 the battle of the Crater; canteen taken from the 
 body of a dead Union soldier at Spotsylvania Court- 
 house; pike of John Brown, taken at tiarper's Ferry 
 in 1859 by Col. R. E. Lee ; Peter Francisco 's sword ; 
 
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 KiCHMOTsTD Guide Book. 
 
 A. p. HILL MONUMENT. 
 
Richmond^ Yikginia. 37 
 
 sen I of the Confederacy; hr(nist{)late taken from the 
 body of a dead Union soldier after the battle of 
 Seven Pines; and numerous other things. 
 
 Amongst articles of value and interest in the State 
 Library is a number of valuable busts, among them 
 being Chief Justice Marshall, Gen'l. Fitzhugh Lee, 
 John Tyler, Dan'l. Webster, J. E. B. Stuart and 
 Gen'l. Lafayette. 
 
 Among the old. newspapers is a copy of the Wil- 
 liamsburg Gazette, dated "July 26ih, 1776," the 
 first copy published after the signing of the "De- 
 claration of Independence" and containing a copy of 
 the same. 
 
 A great many interesting historical papers are 
 seen in the State Library, among which is the origi- 
 nal parole of Lord. Cornwallis, written in 1781, at 
 the surrender of Yorktown, and signed by Corn- 
 wallis. Origin, of the "stars and stripes," taken 
 from the coat-of-arma of the Washington family. 
 
 Autograph letters of Lafaye'te, George Washing- 
 ton, R. E. Lee, Daniel Boone, Edgar Allan Poe and 
 many others; the bail bond, of Jefferson, Davis, 
 signed, by Horace Greeley and. Cornelius Yanderbilt 
 and. others is seen. The marriage bond, of Thomas 
 Jefferson and th(» last letter written, by Stonewall 
 Jackson (just before he was fatally wounded) to 
 General Lee is seen in. a frame; s'lhouettes of John 
 
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 Randolph, John Marshall and numbers of small pic- 
 tures are among the colleetion. In the entrance to 
 the Library is seen a painting of the bombardment 
 of Fort Sumter and the picture of Edmond Ruffin, 
 who fired the first gun; Jeff Davis and his generals 
 and a number of other pictures. 
 
 Among the most interesting departments in the 
 State Library Building is that of the Supreme Court 
 room — rare books, and busts, and life size portraits 
 of the following famous judges of Virginia, are to 
 be seen : 
 
 Judge Baldwin, Judge Reily, Judge Lewis, Judge 
 Staples, Judge Burke, Judge Anderson, Judge 
 Roane, Judge Moncure, Judge Clopton, Judge Lo- 
 max, Judgo Brooke, Judge Allen, Judge Robertson, 
 Judge Naih, Judge Lyons, Judge Brockenbrough, 
 Judge LTpshur, Judge Cabell, Judge D. Christian, 
 Judge Johnson. 
 
 The judges of the present Supreme Court are : 
 James Keith, president; Hon. Geo. M. Harrison, 
 Hon. Richard H. Cardwell, Hon. John A. Buchanan, 
 Hon. Stai¥ord G. Whittle; H. Stewart Jones, clerk, 
 Keith Taylor, assistant clerk; Maj. H. C. Carter, 
 tipstaff. 
 
Richmond. Virginia. 
 
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 HOWITZER MONUMENT. 
 
40 Richmond Guide Book. 
 
 Law Library. 
 
 The Law and Literary Library were combined un- 
 til 1870, when they were separated. 
 
 The Law Library is now on the 2nd floor of the 
 State Library Building, and covers the entire floor 
 with the exception of the Attorney-General's office. 
 The Library contains 15,000 volumes. AV. W. Scott, 
 Law Librarian. Edward Brown (colored), has been 
 janitor of the Law Library 36 years. 
 
 The Library Building also contains many other 
 State offices, viz., Attorney-General, Auditor, Law 
 Library, Adjutant-General, Supreme court room and 
 several others. 
 
 A great many "committee rooms" are in the 
 Capitol Building. 
 
 The Capitol police are provided by the State, and 
 have entire charge of the grounds and buildings, 
 and are most courteous to strangers and ready to 
 direct visitors to points of interest over the grounds. 
 
 A great many parks adorn the city, which are 
 great places of resort during the summer. There are 
 eight public parks in Richmond. 
 
 The City Hall is directly opposite the Capitol 
 Square, and is a most imposing and beautiful struc- 
 ture. It is built of Richmond granite and cost 
 

42 Richmond Guide Book. 
 
 $1,500,000. It is five stories in heig"lit and is sur- 
 mounted by a tower 180 feet high. 
 
 The "White House of the Confederacy" is also 
 near, at the corner of Twelfth and Claj^ and was the 
 home of President Davis during his official life in 
 Richmond. It is now occupied hy the Confederate 
 Museum. 
 
 The street-car syste,m of the city is not surpassed 
 by any city in the Union, Richmond being the first 
 city to have electric cars running at any great 
 length. The car lines extend to Seven Pines battle- 
 fields and to all points of interest around the city. 
 There is also a line running to Petersburg, and per- 
 sons taking this line can visit the famous battle- 
 field of the Crater. Transfers from one line to an- 
 other are given without extra charge. 
 
 Hacks and carriages may be found at the hotels, 
 and lined up around the Capitol Square may be 
 found many cabs and carriages driven by old coach- 
 men who were slaves "befo' de war." 
 
 Taking the car on Broad or Main street the trav- 
 eler can conveniently visit old St. John's Church, 
 which is immortalized by the fact that herein Pat- 
 rick Henry delivered his famous speech, "Give me 
 liberty or give me death," and the pew in which he 
 stood is marked and shown to visitors. There are 
 many curious epitaphs in this old cemetery in which 
 
Richmond^ Virginia. 43 
 
 the church is situated, and some of the tombs are 
 very unique. The oldest grave in the cemetery is 
 that of Robert Rose, rector, dated "June 30th,-< 
 1751." 
 
 Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument is on Libby Hill, 
 near St. John's Church. 
 
 Chimborazo Park is near Libby Hill, and during 
 the Civil War the largest Confederate hospital in 
 the city was in this park. 
 
 Oakwood Cemetery, nearby the park, contains 
 the graves of 16,000 Confederate soldiers. 
 
 The Battle Abbey of the Confederacy will short- 
 ly be erected in the west end of the city. 
 
 The old Masonic Hall, on Franklin and Nine- 
 teenth streets, is the oldest one in the country, its 
 corner-stone being laid in 1785, wherein a reception 
 was given General Lafayette on his visit to the 
 United States. 
 
 Richmond is well supplied with banks, which are 
 situated along Main street. 
 
 The Chamber of Commerce is one of the finest 
 l:uildings in that line in the South. It was erected 
 in 1893. 
 
 One of the most historic churches in Richmond is 
 St. Paul's Episcopal. It was here a telegram from 
 General Lee was received by Jefferson Davis (as he 
 was attending service) that Richmond must be 
 
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 RiCHMOXD Guide Book. 
 
 ST. PAUL'S CHURCH. 
 
 evacuated. It was done, and the Union troops at 
 once entered the city. Richmond was evacuated 
 April 2, 1865. 
 
 The "Virginia Historical" building, on Franklin 
 street between Eighth and Ninth, was the home of 
 
Richmond^ Virginia. 
 
 45 
 
 General R. E. Lee during his stay in Richmond. It is 
 now a museum of portraits, and has a valuable li- 
 brary. 
 
 The Young Men's Chrislian Association is a monu- 
 ment in part to the late D. L. Moody. It is on the 
 corner of Sixth and Main. New building Seventh 
 and Grace. 
 
 Near the Y. M. C. A. is the early home of Edgar 
 Allan Poe, Fifth and Main. 
 
 Belle Isle, an island in James River, opposite the 
 city, is where the Federal prisoners were confined 
 during the war. 
 
 NEW Y. M. c. A. 
 
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 Richmond Guide Book. 
 
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 Richmond is one of the great trade centers of the 
 South. Its tobacco interests are immense. A great 
 many factories and foundries are in full operation, 
 while the Richmond Locomotive Works are sending 
 engines all over the world. 
 
 The schools and colleges of the city are of high 
 order. ; ; • 
 
 Battle-Fields. 
 
 Richmond, during the Civil War, was the center 
 of the ''mighty conflict." "On to Richmond" was 
 the constant cry, and it seemed the one thing most- 
 
 FEDERAL BREASTWORKS AT SEVEN PINES. 
 
KiCHMOND^ Virginia. 47 
 
 ly to be desired. The suffering in the city among 
 the oppressed people was something terrible, and 
 while there has been much blame attached to the 
 people of Richmond by some for the awful suffer- 
 ing among the prisoners held among them, many 
 persons outside of the prisons unused to want and 
 hardships were faring very little better themselves. 
 Among the nearest battle-fields to Richmond is that 
 of Seven Pines or Fair Oaks. The Clay street or 
 Broad street cars will take one out to the battle- 
 field. The Clay street line, however, is more di- 
 rect. All along the car lines may be seen old forti- 
 fications and breast-works that still remain. This 
 Seven Pines battle was fought May 31, 1862, and 
 was a most severe conflict. The Confederates were 
 under the command of General R. B. Lee and the 
 Federals under General McClellan. The Confed- 
 erates failed to accomplish their purpose, which was 
 the capture or destruction of this advance corps. 
 
 The battle was continued on June 1st, but without 
 any decided result for either side. The loss on the 
 Federal side was 5,000 and the Confederates 6,000. 
 
 Meehanicsville was the first of the ''seven days' 
 fight around Richmond." The fight opened June 26, 
 1862, by A. P. Hill division, which crossed the 
 Chickahominy at Meadow Bridge, followed by Long- 
 street and D. H. Hill, who crossed at Meehanicsville. 
 
48 Richmond Guide Book. 
 
 Jackson did not arrive until next day. Fitz Jolin 
 Porter was commanding this wing, and, finding 
 Jackson approaching, retired during the night to 
 Beaver Dam creek. 
 
 Mechanicsville was six. miles from Cold Harbor 
 and Gaines Mill, nine miles from. Richmond, The 
 battles fought at these places were among the most 
 severe of the war. 
 
 The length of Jackson's line of march delayed his 
 arrival and his meeting with. Hill and Longstreet. 
 He, however, got his troops into position and. made 
 an assault on the Federal works and forced Porter 
 to retreat. 
 
 Lee's forces amounted to about 47,000 against 
 35.000 of Porter's command. 
 
 Savage Station was the third battle fought — 
 June 29, 1862. Magruder's division against the 
 Federals. 
 
 Frazier's Farm, or Glendale, was the next conflict 
 —June 30, 1862. 
 
 The next battle was at Malvern Hill — July 1, 
 1862 — McClellan commanding the Federals, Gen- 
 eral Lee the Confederates. 
 
 Cold Harbor was the scene of another battle in 
 Grant's campaign of 1864. Here General Grant 
 suffered the most disastrous results of the war, los- 
 ing 13,000 men in less than an hour. The troops 
 
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 scattered and could not be urged to renew the con- 
 flict. 
 
 The battle of Yellow Tavern was fought May 11, 
 1864. It defeated Sheridan's raid and saved Rich- 
 mond from capture. 
 
 Fort Harrison, near the river, eight miles below 
 Richmond, was captured by the Federal troops Sep- 
 tember 29, 1864. An attempt next day to recover 
 proA^ed futile. 
 
 Chaffin'a Bluff is situated directly on the river a 
 short distance from Drewry's Bluff. An attack was 
 made on Drewry's Bluff on May 15, 1862, by the 
 gunboats Monitor, Galena and others. 
 
 Dutch Gap and the Howlett house are a few miles 
 below Chaffin's Bluff on the river, Dutch Gap is 
 a canal cut through a narrow neck of land, around 
 which, the river makes a bend. It was begun dur- 
 ing the war in 1864, and completed after the war, 
 and is now used by boats and steamers. The canal 
 is a very short cut, saving a distance of some 8 miles 
 hi following the regular course of the river. 
 
 Churches. 
 
 Among the most noted churches in Richmond is 
 Monumental Episcopal Church on Broad street be- 
 low Twelfth. It was in process of building in 1812, 
 
Rtcttmond. Ytrgtnia. 
 
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 MONUMENTAL CHURCH. 
 
 1813 and 1814, when it was completed. It is built 
 on w^iat was called one hundred and sixteen years 
 ago "Theatre Square." Richmond's first theatre 
 was built in 1786. In that building the Convention 
 met that ratified the Constitution of the United 
 States. Attending the Convention were James Mad- 
 ison and James Monroe, Edmond Pendleton, George 
 Mason and Patrick Henry. This building was de- 
 stroyed by fire in 1802. A new one soon arose. 
 This second building was burned December 26, 1811. 
 
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 A play, the "Bleeding Nun," was being played, and 
 a large crowd was in attendance. Among others 
 was the Governor, who perished with seventy-two 
 others in the flames. The ashes of the lost lie in 
 a sealed vault at the southern entrance to the church, 
 and their names are on a monument in the south 
 portico of the church. 
 
 Among the communicants of Monumental Church, 
 was Chief Justice John Marshall; his pew is shown 
 visitors, and is marked, "John Marshall, 1814." 
 
 Methodist. — There are seventeen Methodist church- 
 es in the city and suburbs. 
 
 Wiethodist Orphanage.— The Virginia Conference 
 Orphanage is an institution which takes care of desti- 
 tute children of both sexes. It is situated one mile 
 west of the city on a farm, of sevent}^ acres. 
 
 Presbyterian Churches. — The First Church, Grace 
 and Madison streets; Grace St., corner Grace and 
 Fourth ; Third Presbyterian CJiurch, Broad and 
 Twenty-sixth; Second, Main and Fifth; Manchester; 
 Church of the Covenant, Harrison and Park Ave ; 
 "Westminster Church, Grove Avenue ; Hoge Memo- 
 rial, Franklin and Nineteenth; First Colored 
 Church, Monroe and Brook Avenue ; Mizpah Church, 
 Chestnut Hill; Fairfield and Overbrook. 
 
 Baptist. — First, organized in 1780; Second, Grace 
 Street, Leigh Street, Pine Street, Grove Avenue, Ful- 
 
RicTrMOND^ Virginia. 53 
 
 ton, Venable Street, Calvary, East End, Fairmount, 
 Immanuel, The Tabernacle,- Randolph Street, Col- 
 lege View, Barton Heights, Broadus Memorial, 
 Highland Park. 
 
 In Manchester there are : Bainbridge Street, 
 Stockton Street, Clopton Street, Oak Grove. 
 
 Episcopal.— All Saints, Franklin and Madison; 
 Chapel of the Redeemer, Bowling Green Road, Chel- 
 sea Hill; Christ, 2120 Venablo street; Holy Trinity, 
 (Moore Memorial), Laurel near Main; Epiphany, 
 Barton Heighl s ; Grace, Main and Foushee ; Holy 
 Comforter, Grove Road; Monumental, 1224-1226 E. 
 Broad; St. Andrew's Mission, 619-621 Belvidere; St. 
 Andrew's, Laurel and Beverly; St. John's, Twen- 
 ty-fourth and Broad; St. Luke's, Washington and 
 Beverly; St. James, Fifth and Marshall; St. Mark's 
 First and Clay; St. Paul's Mission, Sixth and Bragg 
 streets; Weddell Memorial Chapel, 20 Denny. 
 
 Christian or Disciples. — Seventh-Street, Seventh 
 and Grace; Marshall-Street, 919 W. Marshall; Third 
 Christian, corner Twenty-sixth; West End, 7 N. 
 Morris. 
 
 Jewish. — Beth Ahaba Synagogue, W. Franklin; 
 Keneseth Israel, 211 Mayo; Sir Moses Montefiore, 
 403 n nth. 
 
 Lutheran.— First English, 205 N. Seventh; Bethle- 
 Ikmu. r)()2 X. Sixth; St. John's German, Eighth and 
 Marshall; Trinity English, 1328 N. Twenty-ninth. 
 
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 Catholic— St. Peter's, Eighth and Grace; St. 
 Patrick's, 215-217 N. Twenty-fifth; St. Mary's Ger- 
 man, 314 E. Marshall; Sacred Heart, Floyd Avenae. 
 
 There are C4 Colored Churches in the city. 
 
 Public Schools. 
 
 Following is a list of the school buildings : 
 
 The magnificent new High School, occupies the 
 entire block bounded by Marshall, Clay, Eighth and 
 Ninth streets. At the southeast corner stands the 
 residence of Chief Justice Marshall. This historic 
 home will be used for the principal offices of the 
 school. Springfield, Twenty-sixth and Leigh; Belle- 
 vue, Broad and Twenty-second ; Marshall, Nineteenth 
 and Marshall; Central, No. 407 N. Twelfth; 
 Leigh, corner First and Leigh; Madison, No. 
 219 W. Cary; Elba, No. 1000 W. Marshall; "West 
 End, No. 1520 W. Main ; Randolph, corner Randolph 
 and Chaffin; Chimborazo, 33rd and Marshall; Louis- 
 iana, Fulton ; Oakwood, 34th and P ; Fairmount, 
 Fairmount; Sidney, Sycamore and Cary. 
 
 Colored. — Normal, corner Twelfth and. Leigh ; Ful- 
 ton, No. 205 Orleans ; East End, corner Twenty- 
 
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 ninth and 0; Valle}', corner Eighteenth and Mar- 
 shall; Navy Hill, corner Fifth and Duval; Baker, 
 corner St. Paul and Baker; Moore, No. 1113 Moore; 
 Monroe, Leigh and St. Peter; Reidsville, Nicholson 
 street; Twenty-ninth Street School, Twenty -ninth 
 street; Newton, W. Moore street; Sidney, Winder, 
 between Meadow and Carter. 
 
 Number schools 336 
 
 Number principals 24 
 
 Number teachers (white) 242 
 
 Numbers teachers (colored) 95 
 
 Total 361 
 
 Colleges. 
 
 Hartshorn Memorial College, on West Leigh street 
 and Lombardy Avenue, founded by Joseph C. Harts- 
 horn, of Rhode Island, chartered 1884 with full 
 collegiate and university powers, has tasteful build- 
 ings and fine, ample grounds. The object of the in- 
 stitution is the advanced education of young col- 
 ored women. It maintains industrial, normal, and 
 collegiate departments and music, and lays special 
 emphasis upon Biblical and Christian training. 
 President, Lyman B. Tefft. 
 
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 IRGINIA. 
 
 The University College of Medicine, founded by 
 the late Dr. Hunter McGuire and his associates, is 
 located at the northwest corner of Clay and Twelfth 
 streets, on the site formerly occupied as a residence 
 by Hon. Alexander H. Stephens while Vice-Presi- 
 dent of the Confederate States. 
 
 The Virginia Hospital adjoins the University Col- 
 lege of Medicine, whose faculty constitute its medi- 
 cal and surgical staff. 
 
 The Hunter McGuire Memorial Annex is devoted 
 entirely to charitable patients. 
 
 Smithdeal Business College. — ^Ninth and Broad 
 streets, is the oldest business college in the State 
 and first to own its own building. It has steadily 
 grown until it has become one of the best known 
 svhoolf-; of its kind in the State. No vacation. Ladies 
 
6b Richmond Guide Book. 
 
 and gentlemen may enter any department at any 
 time. Eates on application. George M. Smittideal, 
 principal. 
 
 Medical College of Virginia, corner of Marshall 
 and College streets, was established in 1838. This 
 was the only medical college in the Confederacy 
 which did not close its doors during the four years 
 of war between the States. 
 
 Virginia Mechanics Institute, Eleventh and Broad 
 streets. 
 
 Richmond College was founded in 1832, and has 
 occupied its present site at the head of Franklin 
 street since 1834. The College property, including 
 grounds, buildings and endowment, is valued at 
 $1,200,000. This does not include a recent subscrip- 
 tion of $500,000 made by the General Education 
 Bbard of New York, citizens of Richmond and 
 friends throughout Virginia. 
 
 Richmond College has the standard entrance re- 
 quirements of the Southern Association of Colleges 
 and Preparatory Schools, and offers courses of in- 
 struction leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, 
 Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts and Bachelor of 
 Laws. The faculty of the College numbers eighteen 
 professors and assistants. The students number 
 three hundred and come from eighteen States and 
 foreign countries. The College also conducts the 
 
Richmond^ Virginia. 59 
 
 Kiclimond Academy with ten teacherfj and 175 
 students, and the Newport News Academy, with 
 five teachers and 70 students. The College library 
 contains 15,000 bound volumes and several thousand 
 copies of Government reports; and pamphlets. The 
 College maintains well equipped laboratories for 
 instruction in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psy- 
 chology and Drawing. 
 
 F. W. Boatwright, M. A., LL. D., is president of 
 the College. The officers of the trustees are : Lieu- 
 tenant-Governor J. Taylor Ellyson, president, and C. 
 H. Ryland, D. D., secretary and treasurer. 
 
 Hotels. 
 
 Murphy's Hotel, Richmond, Va. — The most cen- 
 trally located Hotel in the city, convenient to the 
 wholesale, retail, banking and insurance district. 
 Direct car lines to and from every depot. European 
 plan. Three hundred and fifty rooms, single and 
 en suite rates. One to four dollars per day. Our 
 Grace St. Annex, the most absolute fire-proof hotel 
 in the South, is connected with the main hotel by a 
 handsome sun bridge, and convenient in every way 
 with the office. We have recently installed in this 
 annex the celebrated Baruch Narheim and Electric 
 
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 Richmojntd Guide Book. 
 
 Baths and it is the only hotel in the South possessing' 
 this very popular system of baths.- 
 
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 The Jefferson, Richmond, Va. — The remodeled 
 portion — Franklin street end — of this mag-nificent 
 hotel has been opened for visitors since May 15, 
 1902. Since the property came into possession of 
 The Jefferson Kealty Corporation, the hotel has 
 been rebuilt on a much larger and more magnificent 
 scale than originally. Three hundred sleeping 
 rooms, with private baths, have been added, with 
 cafes, private dining rooms, rathskeller, billiard 
 hall, children's play room, sample rooms, conven- 
 tion hall, etc., etc. Long distance phone in each 
 room. Eailroad, ticket and telegraph offices in 
 hotel. Baggage checked to destination. 
 
 Address: The Jefferson, Richmond, Va. 
 
 The Richmond is one of the most elegantly sit- 
 uated hotels in the city — jus^ opposite the historic 
 
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 THE RICHMOND HOTEL. 
 
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 Capitol Square — is modern in every respect and 
 fire-proof. 
 
 The Davis Hotel. — J. Lee Davis, Proprietor. Op- 
 posite Main Street Depot, Richmond, Va. European 
 plan, $1.00 up; American plan, $2.50 up. New and 
 up-to-date, steam heated, electric lights and bell in 
 every room. 
 
 THE DAVIS HOTEL. 
 
 The Lexington Hotel is the mos^ centrally located 
 hotel in Eichmond, being situated at the corner of 
 Twelfth and Main streets. All cars pass the Lex- 
 ington Hotel. Rates, American plan $2.50 to $3.50. 
 European $1.00 to $2.50. Felix Keegan and James 
 E. Donahue, proprietors. 
 
Richmond. Virginia. 
 
 65 
 
 Woman's Christian Association. — The Woman's 
 Christian Association, 709-711 E. Franklin street. 
 
 Historic Homes. 
 
 Among the historic homes in Richmond there is 
 perhaps none that stands out in such bold relief as 
 the home of Jefferson Davis, the "White House of 
 the Confederacy." It stands at the corner of Twelfth 
 and Clay streets, and is used as a Confederate 
 museum. Miss Winnie Davis was born in this house. 
 
 The home of Gen, R. B. Lee, on Franklin street, 
 
 HUME OF CHIEF JUSTICE MARSHALL. 
 
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 EiCHMOND Guide Book. 
 
 is now used as the "Virginia Historical Society." 
 The stone on the sidewalk in front of the house is 
 said to be the one on which he dismounted when 
 coming home from the surrender at Appomattox, in 
 1865. 
 
 The home of Chief Justice John Marshall, on the 
 corner of Ninth and Marshall streets, is a very in- 
 teresting house. He resided in this house from 
 1795 to 1835. 
 
 The Van Lew home, Twenty-fourth and Grace 
 streets, Avas during the late Civil War made famous 
 
 "WESTOVER." 
 
 On the James River, Home of William Byrd, founder of 
 
 Richmond. 
 
TviciTMOND, Virginia. 
 
 67 
 
 from the fact that in that house were hidden the 
 Federal soldiers who "tunneled" out of Libby 
 l>rison. 
 
 \ 
 
 Historic Homes on James River. 
 
 Westover, home of Wm. Byrd, founder of Rich- 
 mond. Now occupied by Mrs. Wm. C. Ramsey. 
 
 Another colonial home of importance is Brandon, 
 now the home of Mr. Lamb. 
 
 INTERIOR VIEW, "WESTOVER." 
 
 Secret Orders. 
 
 Among the organizations the Masonic fraternity 
 are among the most prominent. They own one of 
 the most lieautiful temples in the South, and it is 
 a source of pride to the entire city. Great gather- 
 ings are held there of a social nature, and the 
 ''Masonic Temple" is a Imilding of which all may 
 be justly proud. 
 
68 Richmond Guide Book. 
 
 The Odd Fellows are numerous, and have some 
 very fine halls. They have grown in numbers in 
 the last three years more than any other organiza- 
 tion in the city. 
 
 The Heptasophs are an order of high standing, 
 and number in their ranks many ox the most promi- 
 nent men in the city. 
 
 The Junior Order United American Mechanics are 
 numerous and active, and have a large membership 
 in Richmond. They have a number oi: fine halls. 
 
 The **Elks" own one oic the most beautiful homes 
 in the city, corner of Eleventh and Clay. They have 
 a large membership. 
 
 There are a number of military organizations in 
 Richmond, among which in Lee Camp, which owri 
 their own hall on Broad street, and have one of the 
 finest picture galleries in the South. Some of the 
 finest portraits of the Confederate generals in ex- 
 istence are to be found in Lee Camp Hall. 
 
 George E. Pickett Camp meets on Seventh street. 
 
 There are four fine armories in Richmond, viz : 
 
 Regimental Armory, Seventh and Marshall streets. 
 
 Blues' Armory, Ninth and Cary streets. 
 
 Howitzers' Armory, 616 North Eighth street. 
 
 Cavalry Armory, 615 North Seventh street. 
 
 There are also many organizations conducted by 
 ladies. The most prominent one and the one hav- 
 
ErcHMOND^ Virginia. 69 
 
 iiig the largest membership is the ''Woman's Chris- 
 tian Temperance Union," there being in the city ten 
 white and nine colored unions. Central W. C. T. U. 
 has the honor of being the oldest union in the State, 
 and was organized by I'rances Willard in 1882. 
 The young woman's branch ifJ designated as the 
 
 The King's Daughters have a number of circles in 
 the city and do a great amount of charitable work, 
 the Sh(4tering Arms Hospital being under their care. 
 
 The Retreat for tho Sick, under a board of lady 
 managers, is situated on Twelfth street. 
 
 McGuiro's Hospital, in the western part of the 
 city, is a finely- equipped building, and was founded 
 by the late Dr. Hunter McGuire. 
 
 The Little Sisters of tho Poor do a great deal of 
 charity, and have a fine building in the western part 
 of the city. 
 
 The Home for Needy Confederate Women, No. 3 
 West Gra^e street was established October 15, 1900, 
 for Ihe purpose of caring for wives, daughters and 
 mothers of Confederate soldiers who were left desti- 
 tute by the war. 
 
 Newspapers. 
 
 The Times-Dispatch, by The Times-Dispatch Com- 
 pany, J. Stewart Bryan, president. 
 
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 News-Leader, Alfred B. Williams, editor. 
 
 Richmond Evening Journal, Chas. B. Cooke, 
 President. 
 
 Baltimore and Richmond Christian Advocate. 
 
 Anzeiger, morning, except Sunday and Monday, 
 and Virginische Zeitung, Sundays, German. 
 
 Religious Herald, weekly. 
 
 Southern Churchman, weekly. 
 
 Christian Monthly. 
 
 Southern Planter, monthly. 
 
 Virginia Odd-Fellow, monthly. 
 
 Th^ Old Stone House, Nineteenth and Main. — 
 The building on Main, near Nineteenth street, built 
 of cobble-stones in an unhewn state, has long been 
 considered and marked as the headquarters of 
 George Washington, when., in truth, it was the head- 
 quarters of General Lafayette, and, if he received 
 while in Richmond visits from Washington, it was 
 during his stay in this house, the home of Jacob 
 Ege, who came to this country from Germany and 
 built this house early in the eighteenth century. 
 They entertained in their home many distinguished 
 persons, among others, James Monroe, who was a 
 personal friend of the family, as was Lafayette. 
 This property has remained in the Ege family for 
 several generations. 
 
 Eandolph-Macon College is a Methodist institu- 
 
EiCHMOND, Virginia. 
 
 71 
 
 tion, but each year turns out young- men of all de- 
 nominations. Its campus is on tlie east side of the 
 railroad and its beauty can be apprei-iated from 
 the windows of the passing trains. 
 
 WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS. 
 Main Street, between Ninteenth and Twentieth. 
 
 Cemeteries. 
 
 Oakwood Cemetery, in the eastern part of the 
 city, contains the graves of hundreds of Confederate 
 dead. 
 
 Shockoe Cemetery is among the oldest burying 
 
72 ; ^ Richmond Guide Book. 
 
 grounds in Richmond and contains the graves of a 
 number of noted persons, among others Chief Jus- 
 tice Marshall, and the following inscription written 
 by himself appears on his tomb : 
 
 "John Marshall, son of Thomas and Mary Mar- 
 shall, was born on the 24th of September, 1755; in- 
 termarried with Mary Willis Ambler, the 3d of 
 January, 1783; departed this life the 6th of July, 
 1835." 
 
 Hollywood Cemetery, so named for its natural 
 growth, of holly trees is not exceeded in beauty by 
 any in the Union. Beautiful trees, flowers and 
 fountains adorn the grounds, adding to the natural 
 beauty of the cemetery. Standing on an eminence 
 just above the Jefferson Davis section the tourist has 
 before him. one of the most beautiful views to be 
 seen around Richmond. 
 
 The "falls of the Jamer. " rushing along the south- 
 ern boundary, just beyond the railroad, sings an 
 endless requiem to the sleepers in the city of the 
 dead. 
 
 A beautiful monument of granite marks the spot 
 where twelve thousand Confederate soldiers are 
 buried. 
 
 A monument to G-eneral Pickett, the hero of Gettys- 
 burg, marks the spot of "Gettysburg Hill." Some of 
 the most famous men of history are interred in 
 
RrciTMOFD^ Virginia. 
 
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 CONFEDERATE MONUMENT, HOT.LYWOOD. 
 
 irollywood — of th(^ presidents — Jolm Tyler and 
 James Monroe, ex-governors Fitzhugh Lee and 
 Charles T. O'Ferrall, and near them, Jefferson Davis 
 and wife and daiigliter Winnie. The Davis section 
 
74 
 
 Richmond Guide Book. 
 
Richmond^ Virginia. 75 
 
 is beautifully laid out and a bronze statute erected 
 by his wife marks the grave of Jefferson Davis. 
 
 The grave of his daughter is marked by a monu- 
 ment erected by "The Daughters of the Confed- 
 eracy." 
 
 Among other famous men buried in Hollywood 
 are Generals J. E. B. Stuart, Pickett, Fitzhugh Lee, 
 Wise, Pegram, William Smith, Commodore Maury 
 and John Randolph. 
 
 The Confederate soldiers' home is situated in 
 the western part of the city. It was founded by 
 Lee Camp Confederate Veterans, of Richmond, and 
 has as inmates a great number of disabled, penniless 
 soldiers, who are tenderly cared for. 
 
 Among the leading jewelers of the city, C. Lums- 
 den & Son, 731 Main street, are among the most re- 
 liable. They are an old established firm and carry 
 a fine line of optical goods and jewelry, diamonds 
 and watches. 
 
 The home office of the Virginia State Fire Insur- 
 ance Company, is located at the corner of Main 
 and Fifth streets. This Company was organized 
 in 1865 and has paid over $4,000,000.00 in losses. 
 
 All visitors to the city are invited to visit the 
 observation tower on this building, from which 
 point the best view of the city and surrounding 
 country can be had. 
 
VIRGINIA STATE INSURANCE COMPANY'S BUILDING. 
 
Richmond^ Virginia. 77 
 
 JAMESTOWN. 
 
 Perhaps there is no place in the history of our 
 country, around which so many sacred memories 
 chister as Jamestown, Ya. ! The weary, wave-tossed 
 colonists must have felt as they moored their ships 
 in the harbor that it was a paradise, indeed! 
 
 The beautiful flowers, abundant wild fruits and 
 game, were to them a most welcome sight. 
 
 As they took possession of their new home how 
 their hearts must have swelled with, gratitude, and 
 is it wonderful that among the first buildings to 
 be erected should be an humble church in which to 
 chant their praises to the Most High? 
 
 The "ivy mantled tower" that remains as almost 
 the only evidence of our forefatherr, who inhabited 
 the island, is symbolic of the perpetuity of the na- 
 tion they founded — America in embryo! 
 
 As they landed the "plumed willows" waved a 
 welcome, while the mocking birds and olher feath- 
 ered songsters warbled welcoming lays unequaled 
 by any instrument made by human hands, and the 
 pathway was literally strewn with flowers. 
 
 Jamestown island is situated about 7 miles from 
 the mouth, of James river, at a point where the 
 river is exceedingly wide, 
 
78 IiiciiMOND Guide Book. 
 
 The island proper is about 2 3-4 miles in length 
 and about 1 1-4 in width. . 
 
 On May 13th, 1607, three "good ships," the 
 "Susan Constance," "Godspeed" and "Discovery'' 
 landed 54 gentlemen, 4 carpenters and 12 laborers 
 on Jamestown island. 
 
 The exact landing place cannoi be located, but 
 was probably near the present landing. 
 
 The colonists suffered greatly from want of prop- 
 er food at times and also from the raids made upon 
 them by the Indians. 
 
 The old church tower is surrounded by an ancient 
 graveyard. 
 
 In 1905, the government built a "sea wall" around 
 part of the islands ; skeletons were discovered and it 
 is probable that the original burying ground was 
 used as early as 1639. 
 
 The mention of Jamestown brings to the mind 
 of the student of history, the saving of the life of 
 Capt. John Smith by the Indian maiden, Pocahontas. 
 It is greatly to be regretted that so little of the real 
 iife of Pocahontas has been "handed down to us," 
 and a person has to draw largely on their imagina- 
 tion in writing of her. We are told she was a friend 
 to the whites and often supplied them with corn. In 
 1612 she was bought for a brass kettle froln the 
 Indian Japawas, whose wife she was visiting, and 
 
RlCTTMOND^ VtRGTNTA. 79 
 
 was brought a prisoner to Jamestown. Here she 
 was wooed and wed by John Rolfe, who was a wid- 
 ower and quite a handsome man ; they were married 
 in the old church in 1614. 
 
 A copy from an old English Church register 
 states, "Pocahontas died at Gravesend, England, 
 in 1617, as she was preparing to return to America." 
 
 Pocahontas' real name among the Indians was 
 "Matoa. " A superstition existed among the In- 
 dians that it was "unlucky to tell a pale face the 
 real name of an Indian, hence the name "Poca- 
 hontas," was given the colonists. On going to Eng- 
 land, "she was baptized into the Christian faith as 
 Lady Rebecca." 
 
 John Smith died June 21st, 1631, at the age of 52, 
 and is buried in St. Sepulchre's Church, London. 
 
 The foundations of a church built in 1619 have 
 recently been unearthed and can be seen inside of 
 the original brick church. 
 
 Old and gnarled trees are seen on the island, under 
 whose shade the pioneers must have rested from the 
 toils of the day. 
 
 History tells us "that in all probability the first 
 glass factory in America was at Jamestown, and 
 iMiilt in 1608." 
 
 A picturesque drive of 7 miles brings the tourist 
 1n Williamsburg, the next cohmial capital. Back 
 
80 Richmond Guide Book. 
 
 river separates the island from the main land and is 
 crossed by a bridge and a road also leads through 
 a part of "Powhatan's Swamp." 
 
 Steamers en route from Richmond to Norfolk 
 pass the island daily and it is a popular excursion 
 point. Boats often pass at night and on passing 
 the island throw the searchlight (for the benefit 
 of their passengers) on the graveyard and tower; 
 it produces a most weird scene, coming out of the 
 darkness and the past ! Once seen never forgotten ! 
 
 Located in the northwestern corner of the island 
 can be seen old breastworks thrown up by the Con- 
 federates during the Civil War. When digging for 
 the breastworks, soldiers found bits of armor and 
 weapons of the Jamestown period. 
 
 The Society for the Preservation of Virginia An- 
 tiquities are doing a great deal to beautify the old 
 island and have recently erected a statue to Capt. 
 John Smith, which adds very much to the attraction 
 of the island. 
 
 WILLIAMSBURG. 
 
 Williamsburg, the second colonial capital, is a 
 most interesting spot and of great interest to trav- 
 elers. 
 
KlCllMOND^ VlKGINIA. 81 
 
 III 1699, the burning of the State House at James- 
 town, rendered it necessary to move the seat of 
 power to Williamsburg. 
 
 The town was laid out by Colonial Governor, Sir 
 John Harvey, in 1632, and called the "Middle Plan- 
 tation," in 1698, the Governor, Franci:i Nicholson, 
 laid out and named it for the reigning sovereign, 
 King William. 
 
 The town or city of Williamsburg is situated on a 
 peninsula between the 1^'ork and James Rivers, and 
 many buildings of former days are pointed out to 
 visitors. Martha Washington's kitchen and an elm 
 tree said to have been planted by her are still sou- 
 venirs of the past of which the people are justly 
 proud. 
 
 Duke of Gloucester is the main s'reet, while two 
 streets run parallel, named for the colonial gov- 
 ernors, Francis and Nicholson. Other streets bear 
 the names, "England, Piccadilly, Scotland and Taze- 
 well." 
 
 William and Mary College, founded in 1693, is 
 a most imposing old building, built of imported red 
 and blue glazed brick. The charter was granted by 
 William and Mary. The chapel in the rear was 
 built under contract of William Byrd, of Westover. 
 Tn the college campus stands the monument of Lord 
 Botetourt, governor of Virginia in 1768-70. The in- 
 
82 Richmond Guide Book. 
 
 scription on his monument shows how dearly he was 
 loved by his countrymen. It was erected in 1774, 
 by the House of Burgesses. Many distinguished men 
 have been students of William and Mary College. 
 Among them Chief Justice John Marshall, Thomas 
 Jefferson, John Tyler, both became presidents of the 
 United States, also James Monroe, General Win- 
 field Scott, and a number of prominent men of the 
 United States, claim this historic old college as 
 their alma mater. 
 
 Old Bruton Parish Church is perhaps one of the 
 most interesting places to which the tourist will 
 turn and is very closely connected with colonial 
 history. It was the successor to the Old Church at 
 Jamestown. 
 
 Within its walls five presidents of the United 
 States have worshipped, viz. : Washington, Jefferson, 
 Madison, Monroe and Tyler. In ''ye olden time" 
 came the colonial governors and members of the 
 House of Burgesses and many men of note in the 
 early days. It is the oldest Episcopal church in 
 America that is in constant use. The parish was 
 founded in 1632. 
 
 It is said the baptismal font that is now used in 
 the ancient church is the same used at Jamestown 
 and from which the Indian princess, Pocahontas, 
 
IticirMONp^ Virginia. 83 
 
 was baptized; however, this cannot be vouched for 
 as a fact. 
 
 King Edward VII has recently presented a Bible 
 to the church and President Roosevelt has given a 
 lectern on which the Bible will rest. 
 
 George AVashington's step-children, the Custis 
 children, are buried in the old church yard near the 
 nortli door. 
 
 "Diinmore's Cave" is shown the tour'st. It is 
 an underground passage and extends to where his 
 palace once stood and it is thought he used it to 
 conceal his ammunition, or as a mems of escape 
 from foes. He was a most cruel and lyrannical 
 governor and disliked b}^ all. 
 
 The old court house built in 1769, is of peculiar 
 interest. It has a long stone porch, and strange lo 
 say, without columns. A very high belfry, containing 
 a bell which called our Revolutionary fathers to- 
 gether for council, si ill sends forlh its silver notes. 
 
 Quite near the court house is an ancient building 
 called the "Powder Horn." It was built by an act 
 of the House of Burgesses in 1714, during the reign 
 of George the First, and during the administration 
 of Gov. Spotswood. The walls are twenty-two inches 
 thick. 
 
 The old "Raleigh Tavern" is full of associations 
 of the past. Festivities of every description were 
 
84 Richmond Guide Book. 
 
 held in this old tavern. This celebrated house was 
 destroyed by fire in 1859. 
 
 There is nothing left to mark the spot of the 
 House of Burgesses but a heap of ruins directly op- 
 posite old William and Mary College at the other 
 end of the town. The "father of our country" 
 made his first speech in the House of Burgesses. 
 
 The site of the first theatre in America was on 
 the southeast corner of Blair Avenue, built in 1716. 
 
 The Masons of the United States who visit Wil- 
 liamsburg will find on Francis street, the first 
 Masonic temple to organize a grand lodge in Amer- 
 ica. 
 
 The Eastern State Hospital is situated on Francis 
 street and surrounded by a fine lawn or park. An 
 act was passed in 1769 — in the 10th year of the 
 reign of George III — to make provision for insane 
 and lunatics, etc. It was completed in 1773 and is 
 the oldest insane asylum in the United States. Wil- 
 liamsburg is 48 miles from Richmond, via C. & 0. 
 R. R. 
 
 YORKTOWN. 
 
 The colony of Virginia was divided into eight 
 counties in 1634, and Charles River was formed, but 
 was later changed to York. 
 
Richmond^ Virginia. 85 
 
 "Yorke Towne" was laid out in 1619. The original 
 seal is still preserved. 
 
 Yorktown stands on the brow of a hill and over- 
 looks a fine harbor, with a magnificent view of 
 Chesapeake Bay. 
 
 The village contains about one hundred and fifty 
 inhabitants. 
 
 The custom house, built in 1715, is still pointed out 
 to visitors. 
 
 The first church in I'orktown was built in 1697, 
 and was burned in 1814, and has since been rebuilt. 
 
 Old Swan Tavern stands on Main street. The 
 original inn was built in 1722. 
 
 One of the most tasteful houses in the village is 
 the Nelson House, built in 1740-41. It is a large 
 ]>rick building with stone trimmings and faces the 
 river. A grand ball was given in this old home to 
 General Lafayette when he visited Yorktown. 
 
 The Confederates during the Civil AVar used this 
 b-nilding as a hospital; secret panels built in the 
 liouse lead to rooms in the various parts. It was 
 also used by Cornwallis during the Revolution as 
 liis headquarters. 
 
 The marks of cannon balls are to be seen in three 
 j)lnr<es. One is im'bedded in the brick. The owner 
 of this old home succeeded Thomas Jefferson as Gov^ 
 ernor of Virginia. 
 
86 EiCHMOND Guide Book. 
 
 The old ''British fortifications" are still to be seen 
 at 1 orktown. 
 
 The surrender of Lord Cornwallis, October 19, 
 1781, is an epoch in American history of which 
 even the school children are perfectly familiar, and 
 the Moore house on the Temple farm in which the 
 terms of surrender were written, by order of Wash- 
 ington and signed by Cornwallis, is seen by travelers 
 as a place of great historic interest. 
 
 A high stone monument stands near the river as 
 a memorial to the brave deeds of our soldiers and 
 to the surrender of Cornwallis. The sculptured 
 words: "One destiny, one country, one constitu- 
 tion/' exprcvsses all. 
 
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 CONTENTS 
 
 Page. 
 
 Introductory 5-8 
 
 Agricultural Department . .23 
 
 Battlefields 46-50 
 
 Belle Isle ,. 45 
 
 Chair, Speaker's . . , 12 
 
 Capitol Building, Illustrated 7-9 
 
 Clay Monument, Illustrated 20 
 
 Capitol Disaster 23 
 
 Churches 54-56 
 
 Cemeteries — Hollywood and Oakwood 71-73 
 
 Ex-Governor Smith's Monument 19 
 
 Governor's Mansion, Illustrated 10 
 
 Houdon's Statue of Washington, Illustrated 17-18 
 
 Home of Edgar Allan Poe 45 
 
 Hartshorn Memorial College, Illustrated 55-56 
 
 Historic Homes 67 
 
 Jamestown 77 
 
 Jefferson Davis' Mansion, Illustrated 40-41 
 
 Law Library 40 
 
 Lee Home — Virginia Historical Society 65 
 
 Lee Monument, Illustrated 21 
 
 Masonic Hall, Old ,' 43 
 
 Newspapers 69-70 
 
 Old Stove 12 
 
 Public Schools 54-55 
 
 Richmond College 58-59 
 
 Randolph-Macon College 70 
 
 Streets 8 
 
 St. John's Church, Illustrated 43 
 
 St. Paul's Church 44 
 
 State Library, Illustrated 24-27 
 
 Stonewall Jackson's Monument, Illustrated 18 
 
 Smithdeal College, Illustrated 57 
 
 Secret Orders 67 
 
 Washington Monument, Illustrated 13-16 
 
 Williamsburg 80-84 
 
 Washington's Old Headquarters, Illustrated 70-71 
 
 W. C. T. U 69 
 
 Yorktown 84-86 
 
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