Box 2
Contains 157 Results:
"Papa" [James Barron Hope] at Alleghany Springs, to Janey [Hope], 31 August 1874
The activity of Hope after the war is reflected in the correspondence included in Box 2. A duel which was averted only by the arrest of his challenger, 1873, his resignation as Editor of the Norfolk Virginianto start his own paper, The Landmarkand his appearance to read anniversary poems at the Yorktown Centennial are among the events which concern the correspondence. There is also much family correspondence, many letters including humorous sketches, doggerel, and full poems.
"Papa" [James Barron Hope] at Alleghany Springs, to "Mama," Janey, and Nan, 4 September 1874
The activity of Hope after the war is reflected in the correspondence included in Box 2. A duel which was averted only by the arrest of his challenger, 1873, his resignation as Editor of the Norfolk Virginianto start his own paper, The Landmarkand his appearance to read anniversary poems at the Yorktown Centennial are among the events which concern the correspondence. There is also much family correspondence, many letters including humorous sketches, doggerel, and full poems.
Jno S. Tucker, Secretary, Yorktown Centennial Celebration, Washington, D.C., to Capt. James Barron Hope, 31 October 1881
Enclosing a copy of a resolution which is listed below, 25 October 1881, Box-folder 2:41.
Resolution of thanks for the "very eloquent and appropriate Centennial Poem delivered," signed by John W. Johnston, Chairman, 25 October 1881
Enclosed within the above letter, 31 October 1881, Box-folder 2:41.
Fred. W. M. Holliday, Governor's Office, Richmond, Virginia, to Capt. J. Barron Hope, December 1881
Letter concerns his last "Annual Message."
Fred. W. M. Holliday, Richmond, to Jas. Barron Hope, 12 December 1881
The activity of Hope after the war is reflected in the correspondence included in Box 2. A duel which was averted only by the arrest of his challenger, 1873, his resignation as Editor of the Norfolk Virginianto start his own paper, The Landmarkand his appearance to read anniversary poems at the Yorktown Centennial are among the events which concern the correspondence. There is also much family correspondence, many letters including humorous sketches, doggerel, and full poems.
Townsend Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Captain Hope, 30 December 1881
Notice of election as a member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Enclosure contained within this letter listed below, Box-Folder 2:51.
Certificate of election of James Barron Hope to the Society, 30 December 1881
Enclosure sent within above letter, Box-Folder 2:51.
E. L. Spottswood, M.D., Perrysville, Vermillion County, Indiana, to James Barron Hope, 28 May 1884
Scope and Contents Letter concerns his desire to obtain a copy of "The Rescue" in which his ancestor, Gov. Spottswood, figures. Enclosure contained within this letter listed below, Box-Folder 2:66.
Enclosure: John Tyler, Jr., to Dr. Spottswood, 28 May 1884
Letter concerns that James Barron Hope could supply a copy of "The Rescue," by his daughter [Janey Hope]. Enclosure sent within above letter, Box-Folder 2:66.
James Barron Hope, Norfolk, Virginia, to W. H. Ruffner, State Normal School, Farmville, Virginia, 28 September 1886
Introduces his niece, Rosa Chisman. Covering note for this letter is listed below, 13 April 1905, Box-folder 2:83.
W. H. Ruffner, Lexington, to Col. [?], 13 April 1905-
Covering note for the above letter written on 28 September 1886, Box-folder 2:83.
Charles W. Kent, Library of Southern Literature, University of Virginia, to Mrs. Janie Hope Marr, Blacksburg, Virginia, 1907-09-21T00:00:00.000
Letter concerns an article on the life of her father [James Barron Hope] with specimens of his work.
Charles W. Kent, Library of Southern Literature, to Janie Hope Marr, 1907-10-18T00:00:00.000
Regret that she could not contribute the article on her father.
T. P. [James],Library of Southern Literature, to Janie Hope Marr, 4 December 1907
Letter concerns selections of poems by James Barron Hope. to be included in the volume and permission to use them.
1872-1907 and undated
The activity of Hope after the war is reflected in the correspondence included in Box 2. A duel which was averted only by the arrest of his challenger, 1873, his resignation as Editor of the Norfolk Virginianto start his own paper, The Landmarkand his appearance to read anniversary poems at the Yorktown Centennial are among the events which concern the correspondence. There is also much family correspondence, many letters including humorous sketches, doggerel, and full poems.
W. H. Taylor, Richmond, to Capt. [James Barron Hope], 24 January 1872
Letter concerns a Bill which has passed the Senate, authorizing construction of the Norfolk & Southern Railway through Richmond.
M. F. Maury, Office of Physical Survey, VMI, Lexington, Virginia, to James Barron Hope, Norfolk, Virginia, 26 January 1872
Letter concerns the interest of the French Government in the James River Canal.
James Barron Hope, Norfolk, Virginia, to J. B. Walters, 28 March 1872
Letter concerns arrangements for a duel which was to take place near South Mills, North Carolina. Endorsement by J[aney] H[ope] M[arr],1929, states that Walters was arrested in Norfolk before the duel could be fought. Enclosures: (1) A list of terms of a duel on stationery of the Norfolk Virginian. (2) Receipt for the cleaning of a pair of pistols.
S[usan] V[irginia] [Barron] Pendergast,Philadelphia, to James [Barron Hope], 1 April [1873]
Letter states that she is dreadfully anxious (probably about the duel which is in the papers; a duel that was never fought).
W. H. F. Lee,White House, Fish Hail P.O., King William County, Virginia, to Col. J. Barron Hope, 15 May 1873
Giving information on the size and management of Gen. Washington's farms, 1792.
Jno. S. Lindsay, Warrenton, Virginia, to Jas. Barron Hope, Virginianoffice, 25 June 1873
Appreciation for an ode by Hope read by Judge Smith.
Clucking [?], Washington, to James Barron Hope, 28 July 1873
Letter concerns the annoyance of "Tom Kelly's dog."
Glennan and Adkisson, Norfolk, to Capt. James Barron Hope, 29 September 1873
Regret that Hope has withdrawn as Editor of the Virginian.
"Presentation Address...on behalf of the Compositors of the Norfolk Virginian on the occassion of the retirement of James Barron Hope", 1 October 1873
The activity of Hope after the war is reflected in the correspondence included in Box 2. A duel which was averted only by the arrest of his challenger, 1873, his resignation as Editor of the Norfolk Virginianto start his own paper, The Landmarkand his appearance to read anniversary poems at the Yorktown Centennial are among the events which concern the correspondence. There is also much family correspondence, many letters including humorous sketches, doggerel, and full poems.