James Hope Barron, Hampton, Virginia, to Carrie Campbell, Baltimore, Maryland, 29 May 1858.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Regrets not having corresponded in so long; his utter happiness since his marriage on June 10, 1857; how well-received his sketches, essays, and criticisms to the newspaper have been; example of how one lady compared him to Edgar Allan Poe; wants frank criticism of his works from her; his family's sympathy for her family's recent distress; Manna Jane A. (Barron) Hope and Annie B. (Whiting) Hope send their love.
Dates
- Creation: 1820-1923
Creator
- From the Collection: Hope, James Barron, 1829-1887 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 195.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository