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 Margaret Peters [log in to unmask] 804-644-0980 ----- Original Message ----- From: "jmduke" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> 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]> >