A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital
Chapter 36
Attempt to capture Richmond.--Governor Vance and Judge Pearson.--Preparations to blow up the "Libby" prisoners.-- Letter from General Lee.--Proposal to execute Dahlgren's raiders.--General Butler on the Eastern Shore.--Colonel Dahlgren's body.--Destitution of the army.--Strength of the Southwestern army.--Destitution of my family.--Protest from South Carolina.--Difficulty with P. Milmo & Co.--Hon. J. W. Wall. 162