S. Bassett French, Richmond, Virginia, to James Barron Hope, Norfolk, Virginia, 21 April 1877.
Scope and Contents
9 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Upset with views held by those from Rockbridge, Virginia, who opposed railroad consolidation; leaders of this faction included a M. Ganett, a Mr. White, and a Mr. Allan, the latter two of which were professors at Washington College; mentions a state judge, Mr. Anderson, and his son, William, both of whom switched to the anti-consolidation faction; implies that the anti-consolidators bribed state officials; lists the votes of both state houses on the bill chartering the Atlantic, Maryland, and Ohio Road; this letter is just to refresh his memory.
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