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25 pages. Autograph Manuscript. Much of the speech relates to morality.

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 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 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...