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Scope and Contents 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. The difficulty which prevented the earlier meeting of their friends has been removed; is now ready to confer and make necessary arrangements for a meeting. Including Autograph Letter Signed from Thomas S. Jones, Old Point, Virginia, to James Barron Hope, Hampton, Virginia?; he received the enclosed note and hastened to have it read by James Barron Hope; suggests that a reply be sent under envelope to him. 1 page.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Did not mean to question his James Barron Hope veracity; he had no intentions of taunting James Barron Hope, but was instead referring to his own behavior, when they talked in Williamsburg; however, if his feeling that his brother is in the right is taken as offensive enough for the challenge to stand, he accedes to it; his friend Mr. J. Limkins Jones will arrange things; wishes that he would have received his James Barron Hope note before...

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Scope and Contents 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Terms to be observed during the Hope-Jones duel.

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Scope and Contents 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Encloses cheque for $50; considers Papa's James Barron health to be excellent.

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Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. His ship's neat and warlike appearance; Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and "the peculiarities of these Negro Legislators, & their country"; encounters a funeral; dismisses the "free and easy, devil-may-care habits of these places"; wants her to write him at his next destination, Pensacola, Florida; a dispatch just arrived informing the crew that "the Commodore ?" is in a nearby town; details his efforts to become a good and moral man.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Enjoyable companionship with Papa James Barron the previous Saturday he went with Uncle Samuel Barron on board the Pennsylvania; his enjoyment of the band which played and some pleasant new acquaintances; attended church with Uncle Samuel but was disappointed by the theatrical minister; claims to have " fattened very perceptibly;" relays the love of family members; requests that she send word to Annie Whiting that he will write her by...

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3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. The ship's dangerous voyage; the extremely tall Andes mountains; in such beautiful scenery, where God's majesty is so apparent, it is hard to believe that the inhabitants could be "less than Christians;" given a tour of a town by an American resident; their party surprises Spanish girls while bathing; will visit Caracas next; affection for her.

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Scope and Contents 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. His visit to and first view of Caracas; marvels at the beauty of Caracas, with its red roofs and pale green river; encountered the "wretched" looking Venezuelan army soldiers; put in a very dirty hotel room, which he had cleaned; accompanied an American gentleman late at night to see the sights; toured the capitol building, but wasn't impressed; expressions of love.

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Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. His good health; gets along well with the Flag-officer, who is a charitable man; he James Barron Hope writes many dispatches; attended church yesterday; sends his love. Includes Autograph Letter Signed from James Barron Hope, Navy Yard, Norfolk, Virginia?, to Annie B. (Whiting) Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina. Asks if she received her brandy and small notes; take care of herself and the children; write soon.

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Scope and Contents 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Joy at being in a place where mail can be easily received; worries about not hearing form his mother recently; his uncle is away on a hunting exhibition; walked by the Commodore, who surprisingly recognized him and invited him to dinner; attended church; enjoyed meeting several "pretty and agreeable girls" that night; asks her to write, and have his friends send him newspapers (The Hampton Enterprise).

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Scope and Contents 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Concern over his letters not arriving; received a fine letter from "Grand Ma"; numerous expressions of affection and devotion; Uncle Pendergrastreturned from his hunting trip and gave him a cordial greeting; he spends many evenings with him and the Commodore; he is growing "uncomfortably fat," and his ship mates and lady friends say his is becoming quite handsome.

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4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Explanation of the whereabouts of a missing letter; description of the extremely cold weather; the beauty of the ship when ice-covered; concern for her health during the cold weather in Virginia; uncertain of when his ship will depart.

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4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Wishes her a happy New Year with love; many thanks for her love and wisdom; promises to write often during his voyage to the Mediterranean, and wants many letters in return.

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Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. His voyage to the Mediterranean has begun with beautiful weather, especially for January; assures her of the ship's safety; his cruise will visit the West Indies Islands; he will not forget her or her precepts.

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Scope and Contents 2 pages. His ship's departure briefly delayed; received letters from both his mother and their friend Miss Lizzie ?; feelings of love for her; he is in " excellent health;" he met Peter Massenburg, who works in the yard.

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Scope and Contents 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. She Miss Applewhart is much missed while away visiting relatives; James' return on the Cyane and what a blessing it is; the imminent court-martial of the Cyane's Captain Pain; her great affection for her friend; thanks God for James' safe return.

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4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Paraphrases a famous conversation illustrating the inability of an author to self-criticize; thanks her for her candid comments, which improve his works.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. His first note to her blew into the sea; pleasant voyage across the bay; found his friend Dr. Bob, who treated him kindly; dined today at Mr. Fisher's house, which is close to the ocean, and is within "pistol shot" of a burial place of the Gingaskin Indian tribe; asks her in jest to make a huge bag so he can tote her around with him; terms of endearment. Including Autograph Letter Signed from James Barron Hope, Eastville, Virginia, to Jane...

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Scope and Contents 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Regrets not having corresponded in so long; his utter happiness since his marriage on June 10, 1857; how well-received his sketches, essays, and criticisms to the newspaper have been; example of how one lady compared him to Edgar Allan Poe; wants frank criticism of his works from her; his family's sympathy for her family's recent distress; Manna Jane A. (Barron) Hope and Annie B. (Whiting) Hope send their love.

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Scope and Contents 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Response to his inquiry concerning Virginia state stocks; quote of stock amount needed to realize $1000; as the stock is in his mother's name Jane A. (Barron) Hope, he would need the power of attorney from her to execute a transaction; encloses a power of attorney form.

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1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. From Fay Jones' desk in the Tannery Bank; mentions purchases made for family. General Johnston is in Richmond "at last."

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Hopes that letter will be delivered, despite the "dreadful state...throughout our once united and happy land."; glad to receive Jane's last letter, with its postscript from James; visited Captain and Mrs. David G. Farragutin Hastings, New York; Frank Mary's son? is on duty at the Charleston, South Carolina Navy Yard, and wants to marry Sallie ?, but "this surely is no time for adding to one's loved ones and responsibilities."; her love to...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Safe arrival in Richmond; has thought over their affairs; has been informed that the "outrages at Hampton have been much exaggerated - Segar is hand and glove with the invaders;" Jefferson "Davis' arrival has operated like a spell;" 50,000 men reported to be ordered from the South, it is hoped that the country will be cleared before long; he shall be careful; love to his family. Includes Autograph Letter Signed from James Barron Hope,...

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Scope and Contents 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Will write her a long letter tomorrow; Clay ? is very well, and in Williamsburg, Virginia; asks if his mother has changed her draft ?.

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Scope and Contents 4 pages. Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Dined and talked with his friend Thompson ?; borrowed two volumes of Clarissa Harlowe from the state library; assures her that he is comfortable; don't worry about the news; Lee's army is daily gaining strength; resolution of building a new home; asks for an 8 page letter; does she like the book he sent?; how very much he loves her.