James Barron Hope, no place, to Jane Barron Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina, post 21 June 1861 - ante 30 July 1861?.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Encloses the wonderful doll he had promised her; wants her to teach her little sister to say her prayers, spell, and count; tell Mrs. Lacy that he believes "under Lincoln's Proclamation, the package for Mr. Drew is contraband..." and he shall confiscate it; he will eat them ? with a "lively remembrance of her;" be very good. Includes Autograph Letter Signed from James Barron Hope, to Annie B. (Whiting) Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina. Please read Jane's letter to her; news from headquarters that the enemy was "driven back three times with great slaughter" at 1st Bull Run, 21 July 1861; this compensates and more for the North West disaster Battle of Rich Mountain, 11 July 1861. 1 page.
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