My only suggestion, if you have not already done it, would be to check 
Richmond city maps for that period.  Many date from the period 1850-1900 and 
are well indexed and available at the Virginia Historical Society. That at 
least would tell you whether the building was indeed there and perhaps what 
it was named.  It is likely if it was brick that it might have survived the 
war and would appear on the 1876 Beers map of Richmond, though obviously not 
then used as a slave hospital.  It might also be useful to check the Mutual 
Assurance Society records which are indexed on film and available at the 
Library of Virginia.  A quick title search, perhaps using the Land Tax 
Records to ascertain ownership in say 1860, might be useful as well.  Good 
luck on a fascinating topic.


Margaret Peters


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From: "jmduke" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 9:00 AM
Subject: Richmond Slave Hospital


>I recently learned from an 1850s Richmond newspaper ad that there was a 
>hospital exclusively for slaves located near 26th and Main Streets in 
>Richmond. I've found the names of the doctors who staffed it and have 
>consulted the usual major sources and historical institutions but can find 
>nothing about the hospital itself. Does anyone out there in list-land have 
>any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Maurice Duke <[log in to unmask]>
>