James Barron Hope, no place, to Annie B. (Whiting) Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina?, 31 July 1861.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. How he treasures her letters; is he correct in thinking that Baby Jane's health is slowly improving?; his uncle's Samuel Barron position is delicate, since he has not yet been ordered to hoist his flag, and until then he cannot take a secretary; made an offer to her brother to take Mrs. Whiting Annie's mother? and place her in Warrenton with Annie and James' mother; included Annie's father in the invitation, but expects that they will go to Gloucester; do not worry about her family members close to the Yankees, since the recent disaster 1st Bull Run, 21 July 1861 has really shaken them.
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