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36 pages.1st page is missing. Autograph Manuscript. Includes references to the earlier celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Jamestown Settlement; this was given at the Yorktown Centennial celebration.

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...

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...

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Scope and Contents Relieved that she is now well; will send her box on the 13th; is saving a good amount of money; Mr. Chisman is a quarter master and will be stationed at Jamestown, Virginia; Mr. Chisman ? has the same position; love to the family.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Attended church in Norfolk; attended the Catholic evening service with George Camp; visited some friends; her mother's brave resolution in looking her position in the face her mother is terminally ill?; puzzlement over Clay's not writing; assurance that he will help her mother in every possible way; mentions that previous and forthcoming confederate troop additions, and predicts that Union General John Ellis Wool will "have his obituary...

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Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Surprise at how quickly time passes, especially in regards to the growth of young people; invitation to visit Warrenton, which she and Annie B. (Whiting) Hope appreciate for its inhabitants; is pleased to hear that her Imogene Barron brother Samuel has returned from California; mentions her two grandchildren; James B. Hope will send Jane anything that Imogene gives him, and that he will help her in any way possible.

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4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Her strongest wishes for blessings and happiness for him; relays Jane Barron's message that she wants to see him soon; story about young Janie and her friend Annie Mallory; her opinion of the 'political horizon' as being one of "gloomy portent...But God can save us, I know..."

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Scope and Contents 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Her best wishes for him; thankfulness for both his recent letter, with a picture of her, and for being such a wonderful son. Includes Autograph Letter torn from Annie B. (Whiting) Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina, to James Barron Hope, no place. Her sympathy for their family and friends near their old home, since their old church now lies in ruins, and their friends are scattered. 1 page.

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Scope and Contents 6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Worries about her health; thanks her for both her recent letter and her care since his youth; the Commodore returned today, and they talked for several hours; he will write a letter to Aunt Virginia tomorrow, or try; his writing for the newspaper is "really an amusement;" don't worry about this extra work, as it is very easy.

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Scope and Contents 1 page. Telegram. Dr. Howard thinks that his mother Jane A. (Barron) Hope is very sick; tells him to come immediately.

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Scope and Contents 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Has only received one of her letters recently; he has written her profusely in the vain attempt of assuring her of his "unutterable devotion;" is currently Judge Advocate in court officer of proceedings in a court-martial; thankful to God for his mercies.

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Scope and Contents 2 pages. Incomplete. Autograph Letter. Instructions on sending Confederate coupon bonds to him; wants her to always have at least $6,000; assuages her loneliness by giving the example of General Lee, or the poor privates, who never get to visit their families; sent her Edward Bulwer Lytton's latest novel; thank Mrs. A ? for keeping Annie and the children under her roof; wants long letters; love for her and the children.

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Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Still working in court; he is in good health; hope for postwar happiness; assurance that the Federal gunboats will never get to Richmond; supposed dispiritedness of the Union troops; report of Union General Silas Casey being killed false; feels that the major battle of Richmond is imminent; please write letters with more details of the children; his love for her.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Distress that she is still sick; scolds her for not attending the doctor's appointment he had arranged; he is coming home within the next two weeks; can only stay for a short time; asks for the names of items which she and the children want; assurance that "McClellan and the North have received a blow from which they will not soon recover;" Union General Ambrose E. Burnside's army was with Union General George B. McClellan during the Seven...

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Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Attended church today; sermon was excellent; his young friend Gordon ? fell asleep during the sermon; grieved at her depression; assures her that if he ever becomes gravely ill, he will send a messenger; spent a night with his cousin Imogene; wants her to write more, and longer letters; he is well, and politically optimistic; kisses for the girls and her.

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Scope and Contents 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Writing for the second time to request information on where to find a reasonably-priced home; lists several names mentioned to him as possible accommodators; asks for the benefit of his experience in this matter, including probable expenses; usually attends the Protestant Episcopal church; would be obliged to him for a letter to any of his acquaintances.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. The Yankees' latest cavalry probe is no threat; Confederate forces are roughly equal in number to the Federals; General Robert E. Lee, plus Major Generals John B. Hood and Arnold Elzeyare in Richmond; the town "looks very cheerful;" spent an evening with Uncle Samuel Barron; relief at receiving her letter describing Jennie's improved health; look into your housing arrangements, but do not worry; is considering becoming a 'man-milliner' after the...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Delighted by her note and the flower sent by Jennie; will visit this month will be around the 20th; have shoes made for the children; loved Nannie's note, with good descriptions and a drawing of Annie; in good spirits, especially since General Lee was just there, looking healthy and cheerful; keep him informed on prospects of success in getting board or lodgings; encouraged that her last note less morbidly self-conscious; thanks God for...

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1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Has gotten the servants off; things are quiet; had no duties assigned to him, so he visited her father's house and offered his services; they were just now declined; he shall come to her as soon as possible; keep quiet and trust in God.

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Scope and Contents 2 pages. Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Liza ? has some disease of the spine; Willie Peeks died at Winchester; saw several family friends; fears of a Federal raid; 1st Lieutenant Wayne is dead; with so much misery in the world, he is thankful to God for his mercies to them; mention of becoming a milliner after the war; love to the family.

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...