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4 pages. Autograph Manuscript. Pertains to European history.

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6 pages. Pages 9 through 14. Autograph Manuscript. Primarily on the Declaration of Independence.

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14 pages. Pages 29-42. Autograph Manuscript. Possibly a part of the "Press and Printer's Devil."

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8 pages. Autograph Manuscript. On the subject of Virginia history; compares the modern social system favorably with that of the eighteenth century

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4 pages. Pages 3-6. Autograph Manuscript. On the subject of American and European societies.

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9 pages. Autograph Manuscript. Characters include Don Diego, Jon Alonso, Conrad, and Rhodolph.

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5 pages. Draft of Autograph Manuscript.

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1 page. Fragment.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Correspondence and literary works, chiefly 1861-1874, of James Barron Hope (1829-1887), soldier, author (poet, orator, and novelist), and newspaper editor, of Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. The papers deal mainly with his 1849 duel with Jonathan Pembroke Jones; his West Indies naval cruise (1851-1852); his Confederate military service (1861-1865); and the aborted 1874 William Mahone-Bradley Johnson duel, in which Hope was Mahone's second. The majority of correspondence with his family...

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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.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Correspondence and literary works, chiefly 1861-1874, of James Barron Hope (1829-1887), soldier, author (poet, orator, and novelist), and newspaper editor, of Norfolk and Williamsburg, Virginia. The papers deal mainly with his 1849 duel with Jonathan Pembroke Jones; his West Indies naval cruise (1851-1852); his Confederate military service (1861-1865); and the aborted 1874 William Mahone-Bradley Johnson duel, in which Hope was Mahone's second. The majority of correspondence with his family...

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1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. His ship has received orders to depart tomorrow; tells her to look for his ship ten days after receiving this letter.

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1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Worries about lack of mail, but cannot leave to investigate, as he has to testify in a court case; will visit in a few days; has not visited Norfolk in some time, due to her departure from it and the small number of friends there; has been on board for a large portion of the time; his health is fine.