A Picture of the Desolated States, and the Work of Restoration. 1865-1868
CHAPTER XIX.—THE BURNT DISTRICT.
Ruins of Richmond.—Why the Rebels burnt the City.—Panic of the Inhabitants.—Origin of the Fire.—Conflicting Opinions.—Fire of December, 1811.—Rebuilding.—Negroes at Work.—Colored Laborer.—Hasty Reconstruction. 147