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16 pages. Autograph Manuscript. James Barron Hope's first speech ever delivered.

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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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.

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...

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. His friends have been pressuring him to publish his "views on the present great crisis;" he is sending them to Richmond without sending them to him James Barron Hope first, due to a lack of time; they should be printed in Richmond's Wednesday papers; hopes that they meet his approval; asks for his criticism of them.