Mary Blake, New York, New York, to Jane A. (Barron) Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina?, 18 May 1861?.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Hopes that letter will be delivered, despite the "dreadful state...throughout our once united and happy land."; glad to receive Jane's last letter, with its postscript from James; visited Captain and Mrs. David G. Farragutin Hastings, New York; Frank Mary's son? is on duty at the Charleston, South Carolina Navy Yard, and wants to marry Sallie ?, but "this surely is no time for adding to one's loved ones and responsibilities."; her love to family and friends.
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