Box 2
Contains 157 Results:
Folder 83: 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.
Wm. F. Vilas, Postmaster General, Washington, D.C., to Jas. Barron Hope, Norfolk, Virginia, 27 November 1886
Appreciation for "very complimentary notice of the Department."
J. B. C[ar]y,Richmond, Virginia, to Capt. James Barron Hope, Norfolk, 5 January 1887
Request that Hope make the historical address at the Hampton Academy reunion.
"Papa" [James Barron Hope] to Janey, Mrs. R. A. Marr, Cape Charles City, Virginia, 8 June 1887
Letter concerns work as Superintendent of Schools; family matters. Includes sketches and doggerel poems.
"Papa" [James Barron Hope], Norfolk, Virginia, to Robert Marr, 15 June 1887
A "chatty" letter profusely illustrated with his sketches.
"Papa" [James Barron Hope], Norfolk, Virginia, to Mrs. Ro. A. Marr, Cape Charles City, E. S. of Virginia, 17 June 1887
"Poetry," family affairs, and 3 sketches.
"Papa" [James Barron Hope] to his daughter, Mrs. Ro. A. Marr, Cape Charles City, Virginia, 20 June 1887
Letter concerns her brother Richard; a profusely illustrated family letter.
"Papa" [James Barron Hope] to Janey, Mrs. R. A. Marr, Cape Charles City, Virginia, 23 June [1887]
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], Norfolk, Virginia, to Janey [Hope Marr], 25 June 1887
Letter concerns school activities and family affairs.
"Papa" [James Barron Hope] to his daughter, Mrs. Marr, [28 July 1887]
Family letter with sketches.
"Papa" [James Barron Hope] to his son-in-law, R. Marr, 2 August 1887
Letter concerns family matters.
"Papards" [James Barron Hope] to Robert A. Marr, 8 August 1887
Letter concerns school business, editorials, etc.
"Papa" [James Barron Hope], South Carolina Springs, to Janey, Mrs. J[ames] B[arron] H[ope] Marr,Nantucket, Massachusetts, 19 August 1887
Letter concerns family affairs and 2 pages of sketches. Enclosed: 3 more sketches.
"Papa" [James Barron Hope], Sweet Chalybete, to "Dear children," Mrs. J[ames] B[arron] H[ope] Marr,Nantucket, Massachusetts, 18 August 1887
Includes 4 pages of sketches.
"Papa" [James Barron Hope] to Janey, Mrs. R. A. Marr, Nantucket, Massachusetts, 20 August 1887
Family affairs and sketches.
"Papa" [James Barron Hope], Sweet Chalybete, Virginia, to Jennie, Mrs. J[ames] B[arron] H[ope] Marr,Nantucket, Massachusetts, 21 August 1887
Letter concerns pictures sent by Mr. Marr, Nannie and "Mama."
"Papa" [James Barron Hope], Sweet Chalybete, Virginia, to Mrs. J[ames] B[arron] H[ope] Marr,Nantucket, Massachusetts, 23 August 1887
Packing for leaving there.
Fitzhugh Lee, Richmond, to Jas. Barron Hope, Norfolk, 23 August 1887
Request that Hope deliver a poem at the dedication of the Lee Monument.
"Papa" [James Barron Hope], Norfolk, Virginia, to Janey, Mrs. J[ames] B[arron] H[ope] Marr,West Tisbury, Massachusetts, 7 September 1887
Scope and Contents Much engrossed in work and poetry; wrote 12 verses, 12 stories, night before; two "specimen" verses included and description of the poem.
"Papa" [James Barron Hope], Norfolk, Virginia, to Mrs. R. A. Marr, West Tisbury, Massachsetts", 13 September 1887
Scope and Contents My poem is done...is to be delivered on the 27th"; newspaper notices of his work; labor troubles in Norfolk. Enclosure: sketches.
Invitation to J. Barron Hopefor the Centennial Anniversary of the Framing of the Constitution, 15 September 1887
Announcement of the program of the day.
"Papa" [James Barron Hope] to Janey [Marr]
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] to Marr,
Family affairs; illustrated with sketches.
"Papa" [James Barron Hope] to [Janey Hope Marr],
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] to Janey
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.