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Box 2

 Container

Contains 157 Results:

"Papa" [James Barron Hope] at Alleghany Springs, to Janey [Hope], 31 August 1874

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id173073
Scope and Contents From the File:

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.

Dates: 31 August 1874

"Papa" [James Barron Hope] at Alleghany Springs, to "Mama," Janey, and Nan, 4 September 1874

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id173074
Scope and Contents From the File:

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.

Dates: 4 September 1874

Jno S. Tucker, Secretary, Yorktown Centennial Celebration, Washington, D.C., to Capt. James Barron Hope, 31 October 1881

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id173107
Scope and Contents

Enclosing a copy of a resolution which is listed below, 25 October 1881, Box-folder 2:41.

Dates: 31 October 1881

Fred. W. M. Holliday, Richmond, to Jas. Barron Hope, 12 December 1881

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174411
Scope and Contents From the File:

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.

Dates: 12 December 1881

Townsend Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Captain Hope, 30 December 1881

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174421
Scope and Contents

Notice of election as a member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Enclosure contained within this letter listed below, Box-Folder 2:51.

Dates: 30 December 1881

Certificate of election of James Barron Hope to the Society, 30 December 1881

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174423
Scope and Contents

Enclosure sent within above letter, Box-Folder 2:51.

Dates: 30 December 1881

E. L. Spottswood, M.D., Perrysville, Vermillion County, Indiana, to James Barron Hope, 28 May 1884

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174450
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 28 May 1884

Enclosure: John Tyler, Jr., to Dr. Spottswood, 28 May 1884

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174451
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 28 May 1884

James Barron Hope, Norfolk, Virginia, to W. H. Ruffner, State Normal School, Farmville, Virginia, 28 September 1886

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174484
Scope and Contents

Introduces his niece, Rosa Chisman. Covering note for this letter is listed below, 13 April 1905, Box-folder 2:83.

Dates: 28 September 1886

W. H. Ruffner, Lexington, to Col. [?], 13 April 1905-

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174486
Scope and Contents

Covering note for the above letter written on 28 September 1886, Box-folder 2:83.

Dates: 13 April 1905-

Charles W. Kent, Library of Southern Literature, University of Virginia, to Mrs. Janie Hope Marr, Blacksburg, Virginia, 1907-09-21T00:00:00.000

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174573
Scope and Contents

Letter concerns an article on the life of her father [James Barron Hope] with specimens of his work.

Dates: 1907-09-21T00:00:00.000

Charles W. Kent, Library of Southern Literature, to Janie Hope Marr, 1907-10-18T00:00:00.000

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174574
Scope and Contents

Regret that she could not contribute the article on her father.

Dates: 1907-10-18T00:00:00.000

T. P. [James],Library of Southern Literature, to Janie Hope Marr, 4 December 1907

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id174575
Scope and Contents

Letter concerns selections of poems by James Barron Hope. to be included in the volume and permission to use them.

Dates: 4 December 1907

1872-1907 and undated

 File — Box: 2
Identifier: id173060
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1790-1965; Majority of material found within 1847-1887

W. H. Taylor, Richmond, to Capt. [James Barron Hope], 24 January 1872

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id173061
Scope and Contents

Letter concerns a Bill which has passed the Senate, authorizing construction of the Norfolk & Southern Railway through Richmond.

Dates: 24 January 1872

M. F. Maury, Office of Physical Survey, VMI, Lexington, Virginia, to James Barron Hope, Norfolk, Virginia, 26 January 1872

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id173062
Scope and Contents

Letter concerns the interest of the French Government in the James River Canal.

Dates: 26 January 1872

James Barron Hope, Norfolk, Virginia, to J. B. Walters, 28 March 1872

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id173063
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 28 March 1872

S[usan] V[irginia] [Barron] Pendergast,Philadelphia, to James [Barron Hope], 1 April [1873]

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id173064
Scope and Contents

Letter states that she is dreadfully anxious (probably about the duel which is in the papers; a duel that was never fought).

Dates: 1 April [1873]

W. H. F. Lee,White House, Fish Hail P.O., King William County, Virginia, to Col. J. Barron Hope, 15 May 1873

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id173065
Scope and Contents

Giving information on the size and management of Gen. Washington's farms, 1792.

Dates: 15 May 1873

Jno. S. Lindsay, Warrenton, Virginia, to Jas. Barron Hope, Virginianoffice, 25 June 1873

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id173066
Scope and Contents

Appreciation for an ode by Hope read by Judge Smith.

Dates: 25 June 1873

Clucking [?], Washington, to James Barron Hope, 28 July 1873

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id173067
Scope and Contents

Letter concerns the annoyance of "Tom Kelly's dog."

Dates: 28 July 1873

Glennan and Adkisson, Norfolk, to Capt. James Barron Hope, 29 September 1873

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id173068
Scope and Contents

Regret that Hope has withdrawn as Editor of the Virginian.

Dates: 29 September 1873

"Presentation Address...on behalf of the Compositors of the Norfolk Virginian on the occassion of the retirement of James Barron Hope", 1 October 1873

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id173069
Scope and Contents From the File:

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.

Dates: 1 October 1873