It didn’t take much time for the shockwave from the Battle of Bull Run to reach the Confederate capital. The jubilation over the victory was quickly tempered by the influx of hundreds of wounded soldiers and prisoners steadily streaming into the city via railroad car. Within days, it became clear that the city wasn’t fully prepared for either.
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The next installment of my Civil War column! Richmond’s first brush with the massive influx of prisoners/wounded that would overwhelm them throughout the entire war.
