Box 2
Contains 157 Results:
"Papa" [James Barron Hope] to his daughters Janey and Nannie, 11 September 1883
Letter concerns Mr. Marr who is at sea in a reported storm.
Invitation to J. Barron Hopeto be a speaker at a "Virginia Victory" meeting, 9 November 1883
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.
Wm. H. Parker to Janey [Barron Hope], 4 December [1883]
Glowing report on new book by Janey, "I hope you will not lay down your pen."
Edward S. Gregory, poem "To Miss Janey Barron Hope, in Salute to 'The Rescue'", 29 January 1884
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.
Edward S. Joynes, South Carolina College, Columbia, South Carolina, to Hope, 29 January 1884
Scope and Contents Sends his congratulations after reading "The Rescue" by Miss Janey Barron Hope.
John Randolph Tucker, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., to James Barron Hope, 9 February 1884
Appreciation for kind words in The Landmark.
Wm. B. Taliaferro, Gloucester County, Virginia, to James Barron Hope, Norfolk, Virginia, 18 February 1884
Appreciation for the receipt of a book by Janey [Hope],which "shows a careful study of the Colonial times."
William Couper, Florence, to Captain Hope, 23 March 1884
Letter concerns his work as a portrait painter, and congratulations to Hope "on being the father of a rising young novelist."
Folder 66: Correspondence
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.
Announcing a fair and concert of the Pickett - Buchanan Camp Confederate Veterans, Norfolk, Virginia, 15 October 1884
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.
Committee of the Montefiore Literary and Social Association, Norfolk, Virginia, to Capt. James Barron Hope, Norfolk, 24 November 1884
Appreciation for an address.
E. S. Gregory, Church of the Epiphany, Lynchburg, Virginia, to Capt. Jas. Barron Hope, Editor of The Landmark, Norfolk, Virginia, 1 December 1884
Scope and Contents He has written "a review of Miss Janey's forthcoming volume of Essays for the News. Enclosed is a sonnet "Ship-Wreck" by E. S. Gregory.
Aunt Mary [Blake],South Kensington, England, to James Barron Hope, Editor of The Landmark, Norfolk, Virginia, 12 December 1884
Letter concerns a photo of a miniature of their grandfather [James Barron] and other family letters.
Jno. S. Tucker, Washington, D.C., to Capt. Jas. Barron Hope, 2 January 1885
Letter concerns the movement for Hope to be Collector of Customs.
Invitation to James Barron Hope for Inauguration Ceremonies, 4 March 1885
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.
E. T. Powell, Norfolk, Virginia, to Capt. Jas. Barron Hope,Norfolk, 23 May 1885
Appreciation of poem read publicly by Hope.
John Esten Cook, Boyce, Virginia, to Capt. Jas. Barron Hope, 30 May 1885
Letter concerns a contribution of an essay to The Landmark.
Geo. Fred'k. Holmes, University of Virginia, to Capt. Jas. Barron Hope,Norfolk, 30 May 1885
Compliment on Hope's Memorial Poem, with some criticism of it.
Wm. F. Vilas, Office of Postmaster General, Washington, D.C., to James Barron Hope, Norfolk, Virginia, 28 December 1885
Acknowledgment of Hope's commendation of him and appreciation for the Centennial Ode of Hope.
Edward V. Valentine, Richmond, to James Barron Hope, Norfolk, 21 January 1886
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.
Capt. James Barron Hope, "Extracts from Hammersly: 'Naval Encyclopedia,' under the heading, 'Navy Yard (Gasport) Norfolk, Virginia", 18 April 1886
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. Jameson, General Superintendent, Post Office Department, Washington, D.C., to Hon. Jno. Barron Hope, Norfolk, Virginia, 28 May 1886
Request that a recommendation be made for Railway Postal Clerk.
V. Dabney, Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, to James Barron Hope, Norfolk, Virginia, 4 July 1886
Letter concerns an article which appeared in The Landmarkof Norfolk.
John Goode, Department of Justice, Washington, to Mr. [James Barron] Hope, 14 July 1886
"I thank you for your splendid vindication in The Landmark."
Wm. F. Vilas, Postmaster General, Washington, D.C. to James Barron Hope, 26 July 1886
Expression of warm regard.