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They did not burn it....the Confederates did it.
Richmond, Virginia and the president was Jefferson Davis this was the capitol and president of the C.S.A. when the south had seeded before the civil war
In order that he could capture the city of Richmond VA
South of the city of Richmond, VA. (the capital of the Confederacy) was the city of Fredericksburg. General Grant had to go through Fredericksburg before he could get to Richmond.
To prevent attacks by, British, Eastern Woodland indians and other close-by enemies.