John Goode, Washington, D. C., to James Barron Hope, no place, 12 December 1884.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. The Washington monument is to be dedicated in two months; Robert Winthrop is scheduled to speak, and Oliver Wendell Holmes is being discussed as the poet of the occasion; he wishes to have James Barron Hope selected, since Virginia was "the mother of Washington;" if it is acceptable he will submit his name to the committee; asks for copies of his poems read at Yorktown, Jamestown, and Richmond, if available.
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