Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Their wedding anniversary; profuse praise for her role as his wife; saw several of their friends; since she, his mother, and their children are well, he is content; promises to take care of himself, since in doing so he is also taking care of her. Bears Autograph Letter Signed from James Barron Hope, Richmond, Virginia, to Jane A. (Barron) Hope, no place Will write tonight; she and Annie must comfort one another. Includes Autograph Letter...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 11 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Her letter's tone of Christian fortitude lifted him; he will see her again here on earth; plans to rebuild their home and replace household goods; keep a strong faith; anxious to hear of Jane's health; don't listen to rumors; will be going to Williamsburg next; refutes friend's suggestion that Williamsburg should be evacuated; in reply to her request for a lock of hair, he thinks he has already given her one; compliments on being a...

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Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Received a long letter from Virginia sister of both, which she knows will please Jane; yesterday the graduating class of the academy presented her Mary Blake with a "handsome sword;" her spirits have lifted somewhat; warns not to expect her to visit until she investigates the matter further; wants James to write and have Annie write a postscript; gives her love to the servants and family.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter. How much she and the children miss him; her new friends in Warrenton are quite pleasant; she worries about the military defense of the South, since it has "so many accessible points" Including Autograph Letter Signed, 18 June 1861 from Annie B. (Whiting) Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina, to James Barron Hope, no place. Worry over no word from James; please get a prescription for the baby if possible; asks when he can visit; wants to know his...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 4 pages. His great affection for her; his quarters and clothes are agreeable; why the North will go bankrupt, and why the South will endure; almost 10,000 men Confederates in Williamsburg; the 1st North Carolina Regiment under General Daniel Harvey Hillis remarkable for its "orderly behavior in camp and its gallantry under fire;" Hill is "a good soldier, an earnest Christian, and respected by all who know him for his piety;" he has not mentioned their "Foreign Relatives."...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter. Asks three questions he had forgotten in his last letter: if an acquaintance of his as he James Barron Hope had asked; how they have "arranged about the drought;" and if she would like for him to have her big wardrobe chest sent to her; the feeling at headquarters is that the war will be short, and he prays for it to be so. Including Autograph Letter Signed from James Barron Hope, no place, to Annie B. (Whiting) Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina....

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Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. How she may form her character while in her current position, staying with his mother and wife; be economical, avoid indolence, learn an occupation, and above all else, avoid frivolous, fashionable people; his mother is an example of the aforementioned qualities; her Rosa's father is in good health.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Received letter from Uncle Samuel Barron, which requires his presence in Richmond; appears to have gained an appointment to a "safe" job as Commodore French Forrest's secretary; delay sending letters until further notice; love for her and faith in God. Bears Autograph Letter Signed from James Barron Hope, no place, to Jane A. (Barron) Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina?. This letter is also to her. Includes Autograph Letter Signed from James...

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Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Met Mr. White, who married a relative of his, Sarah Eskridge?; sat in the chair of his grand-father George Hope; faith in God; don't get depressed; wants to know about the children.

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Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Introduction to his friend and esteemed neighbor, James Barron Hope, who requested the introduction; describes him James Barron Hope as intellectual, honorable, brave, trustworthy, etc.; James Barron Hope's leading object is to be the historian of the war; to write a true narrative, he would like to see passing events with his own eye; wishes him John B. Magruder additional glories.

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Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Charmed by her last letter, which described their daughter Janie chasing fireflies; his job is going well; keep saving money just in case anything happens; he has been visiting some friends, who have treated him with every kindness.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Has news from Virginia sister of both, who has married in Hamburg Germany on 21 June 1861?, and began her honeymoon tour of Europe; feels that "poor Papa Commodore James Barron would look back with pleasure at their interest in visiting a place fraught with kindly remembrances of the attentions paid him in those dark days of his unjust suspension;" Virginia has complained of wanting frequent letters from Jane and James Barron Hope; is...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Encloses the wonderful doll he had promised her; wants her to teach her little sister to say her prayers, spell, and count; tell Mrs. Lacy that he believes "under Lincoln's Proclamation, the package for Mr. Drew is contraband..." and he shall confiscate it; he will eat them ? with a "lively remembrance of her;" be very good. Includes Autograph Letter Signed from James Barron Hope, to Annie B. (Whiting) Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina....

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Her last letter told him that Nannie has been sick again; ask the doctor if she should have a change of air; if so, take her and Misses Sarah servant? to Jones' Springs for a month; his uncle and his family are in Williamsburg, and her father has decided to leave; her friends are not in danger; if her parents want to leave and need assistance, he will help them in every way that he can; very excited, as he just received news of a glorious...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Wrote mother yesterday, but was dissatisfied by its brevity; attended church twice; the second service was a Catholic Mass in honor of the victory at Manassas; description of the sanctuary; "Republican simplicity", or diversity of class in the congregation; enjoyment of the music; just received her letter; wants to know if Janey is getting better; visited Captain Clarke? Along with Mr. Anderson; on 29 July visited several friends with Aunt...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. How he treasures her letters; is he correct in thinking that Baby Jane's health is slowly improving?; his uncle's Samuel Barron position is delicate, since he has not yet been ordered to hoist his flag, and until then he cannot take a secretary; made an offer to her brother to take Mrs. Whiting Annie's mother? and place her in Warrenton with Annie and James' mother; included Annie's father in the invitation, but expects that they will go to...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 2 pages.ALS. Thankful that Annie has gotten better; he has sent a box to her, and another one is at Warrenton Depot; will start writing to her on Mondays and Fridays; love to the family. Includes Autograph Letter Signed from James Barron Hope, Norfolk, Virginia, to Jane A. (Barron) Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina?. Regrets she is ill; recommends placing a box of hot sand on her face; expresses love and gratitude. 1 page. Bears postscript from James Barron Hope, Norfolk,...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 1 page. Autograph Letter. Received her note; surprised by her offer to send him money, since he sent her $25 in his last letter. Includes Autograph Letter Signed, 19 August 1861, from James Barron Hope, Norfolk, Virginia, to Annie B. (Whiting) Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina?. Requests that she make a cape with a red flannel cross on the outside, to send to the Confederate troops for the coming winter; great enthusiasm and encouragement for the idea; attended church in...

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Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Is not in need of her generous offer of money; "much provoked" that she has not yet received his package; joy after learning that Baby Jane's health has improved; Uncle Samuel Barron is in Norfolk and sends his love; asks her to make a large coat to send to a Confederate soldier.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Appreciated both Janey's note and the bank draft very much; thinks that she should stay in Warrenton for the winter; both the cost and the possibility of further conflict dictate it; misses them very much, but is holding up well; the low cost of living in Warrenton will help in rebuilding their house later; twice mentions possibility of Union General John Ellis Wool attacking, with his close to 30,000 men; the winter will soon drift by; he...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Invested their money in two $500 and one $100 Confederate bonds; he will explain why when he writes his mother; is urging Clay's? claims at the Navy? Department vigorously; inquires how Rosa a Hope relative staying with Annie and his mother is getting along; a force is leaving for the coast of North Carolina, and in his despair of not being able to go, he cries, then writes "how strange an animal is man!"; love to the family. Bears...

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Scope and Contents 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. The Confederate Loan has been made in Hope's name, for the sum of $1,100; the bonds have not yet been printed; and until they are he James Barron Hope has the option of taking coupon bonds instead of registered bonds; the bonds carry interest from this day.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Grieves that the newspaper report he sent her was erroneous; Uncle Sam has been captured in North Carolina, but not of his own fault; he Uncle Sam will be treated with respect due his rank; thank God that James did not take the position as his secretary, which he considered. Bears Autograph Letter Signed from James Barron Hope, no place, to Annie B. (Whiting) Hope, no place, asking if Rosa a Hope relative of James Barron Hope is annoying...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Apologizes for not answering her letters; glad that she likes her dress; take good care of it, because if the war is protracted she may be without another gown so fine for quite some time; love for his children; glad that his letters please her; counts their many blessings "since the beginning of these troubles;" agrees that Hampton's destruction by fire was sad, but he would have done it himself rather than allowing its use as winter...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Just received her letter; plans to make Jennie a carriage; asks what kind of shoes she wants; gratitude to Dr. Howard for his care of Jennie; Clay has been appointed Quarter Master and Captain in the Confederate army; opinion that CSA general Earl Van Dornand his Texan troops can defend Texas well against invasion; has no more doubt of the Confederacy's success than he does in the Christian religion. Includes Autograph Letter Signed, 7...