"Mr. Davis's Richmond is the story of the Confederate capital, during the War between the States, as reported by its local press from day to day"--Foreword. Covers four years of Civil-War Richmond. Text largely drawn from contemporary sources.

Includes index.

The man for the occasion -- The city of the seven hills -- A short, sharp war -- "Fellow citizens -- " -- On to Richmond -- Nervous dyspepsia -- Tomorrow and tomorrow.