Benjamin S. Ewell, Williamsburg, Virginia, to James Baron Hope, no place, 28 June 1881.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Encloses a resolution of the College of William and Mary Board of Visitors, concerning "the matter in Oct. 1879" and was "offered by General William B. Taliaferro;" Taliaferro spoke to Ewell in kind and grateful terms of James Barron Hope; his grandfather Benjamin Stoddert, served in John Adams' cabinet, and he ha inherited his politics; admiration of James Barron Hope's consistent course." 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Bears postscript from Benjamin S. Ewell, Williamsburg, Virginia, to James Barron Hope, no place "the College and Williamsburg will be a part of Norfolk, so do all you can to restore it."
Dates
- Creation: 1820-1923
Creator
- From the Collection: Hope, James Barron, 1829-1887 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
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Extent
From the Collection: 195.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository