James Barron Hope, Richmond, Virginia?, to Annie B. (Whiting) Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina, 9 July 1862.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Distress that she is still sick; scolds her for not attending the doctor's appointment he had arranged; he is coming home within the next two weeks; can only stay for a short time; asks for the names of items which she and the children want; assurance that "McClellan and the North have received a blow from which they will not soon recover;" Union General Ambrose E. Burnside's army was with Union General George B. McClellan during the Seven Days campaign but Burnside was in North Carolina until 6 July 1862; he James Barron Hope has been offered a staff appointment; love for the family.
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