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James Barron Hope Papers (I), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary
Gift: 933 items, 1945-1961.
James Barron Hope was born 23 March 1829 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the grandson of Commodore James Barron (1769-1851) and son of Wilton Hope and Jane Armistead (Barron) Hope (1791-1862).
James Barron Hope attended and graduated from the College of William and Mary (1846-48). He practiced law and was the commonwealth's attorney for Norfolk.
He married Annie Beverley Whiting (1825-1920) in 1857. The couple had two daughters, Jane ("Janey" or "Jennie") Barron Hope (b. 1859?) and Ann ("Nanny") Hope.
James Barron Hope is known primarily for his poetry, serving as the official poet of the 250th anniversary of the Jamestown settlement. He published several volumes of writings and also edited newspapers. Hope died in 1887.
Papers, chiefly 1847-1887, of James Barron Hope. Correspondence includes letters to his mother Jane A. Barron Hope while on a naval cruise to the Caribbean and letters to his wife, Annie Beverley Whiting Hope written during the Civil War. There are letters between Jane A. Barron Hope and her friend, Caroline Matilda Campbell. Prominent correspondents in the collection include Jubal A. Early, Benjamin S. Ewell, Hugh Blair Grigsby, Fitzhugh Lee, W. H. F. Lee, Thomas Nelson Page, John Tyler and Robert Charles Winthrop. The collection also includes editorials, atories, a play, manuscript poems of Hope including his address at the Yorktown Centennial, as well as articles and letters concerning his death and his involvement in dueling.
Organization: This collection is organized into 9 series; Series 1 contains the papers of James Barron Hope; Series 2 contains certificates and scrapbooks; Series 3 contains Literary and artistic works of James Barron Hope; Series 4 contains newspaper and periodical articles written by or concerning James Barron Hope; Series 5 contains compositions and other literary materials; Series 6 contains items collected by Ann W. Marr, the granddaughter of James Barron Hope; Series 7 contains items collected by Janey Hope Marr, the daughter of James Barron Hope; Series 8 contains miscellaneous items; and Series 9 contains various issues of newspapers.
Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date within each series. The series are arranged according the various dates which the materials were acquisitioned or added to the collection.
There are three collections within the Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries, that relate to this Collection. They include the James Barron Hope Paper (II), the Samuel Barron Papers and the James Barron Papers.
The James Barron Hope Papers (II), Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries; including 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. James Barron Hope Papers (II), 829-1887. 195 items. Collection number: Mss. 93 H77
The Samuel Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries; include papers and correspondence of three generations of Samuel Barrons, all of whom were involved in naval affairs. Samuel Barron Papers, 1793-1942. 538 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 B29
The James Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries; include correspondence and papers of Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United States Navy, and especially relating to the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. James Barron Papers, 1776-1899. 2,759 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 B27
Other Information:
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Papers of James Barron Hope, 1835-1963, and undated.
Box 1 consists the letters of James Barron Hope to his mother, Mrs. Jane A. Hope, while on a U.S. Cruiser in the Caribbean and of his mother to her friend, Miss Caroline H. Campbell, 1852-1858, as well as Hope's letters to Annie B. Whiting before his marriage to her and their correspondence during the Civil War, 1855-1865. An invitation from the Virginia General Assembly requesting that Hope read his poem there, 1858, and a Master of Arts degree from the College of William and Mary, 1866, are also included.
Apparently intended to accompany the poem "Leoni Di Monota."
Cover endorsement: "Copy of Sketch of Jas. Barron Hope sent to Judge French."
Scope and Contents Letter sent on his birthday Letter concerns new home. Endorsement: "From my Father's mother, who was Miss Jane Barron: Buried in Warrenton, North Carolina" [by Janey Hope Marr].
Congratulations on recovery of a wound and a bill for services. Endorsement: "Hope-Jones duel." (see brief biographical note.)
Letter concerns events in his life in last seven years, including service as teacher in the family of Bishop Otey. Endorsement: "Who taught James Barron Hope french."
Letter concerns visit with his father and service on the ship.
Sorrow for "the Absent One."
Detailed description of the places he has visited in the Caribbean Sea.
Description of Cuba; his 23rd birthday; expressions of great affection for his mother; enclosing a poem (now lost.)
Description of Trinidad, St. Domingo and Caribbean cruise.
Letter concerns her son [James Barron Hope] at Pensacola; of her lamented father (Comm. James Barron) and the circumstances surrounding his Court Martial; of her mother.
Letter concerns his affection for his mother; of the Roman Catholic faith.
Letter concerns his impending departure for home.
Scope and Contents James [Barron Hope]has returned to Norfolk on the ship "Cyane"; he graduated in Law at William and Mary at the age of eighteen.
Scope and Contents Letter concerns her discontent with Capt. Pain's navigation of the Ship "Cyane"; James [Barron Hope]is planning to enter the practice of law.
James [Barron Hope],while ill, has employed himself in writing; pertaining to her visit Virginia; wife of Capt. Pendergast.
James [Barron Hope]is away in York.
"James often employs himself in his writing."
Letter concerns "the Massard Manuscripts" which were sent with books and paintings as a Christmas gift.
Enclosed poem (now lost) on his 26th birthday.
Letter concerns his activities after his arrival there.
Hope's manuscripts have been sent to the Publisher, Mr. Lucas, after being rearranged and edited by Caroline; mentions many of the poems by name, including those addressed to Miss Annie.
Endorsement: "Picture of Mrs. Jane Hope, her son, and Miss Campbell, it is supposed."
Letter concerns paintings.
Letter concerns Annie, and his book which appears to be well received in Norfolk.
Letter discusses her care for Annie and her review of his works.
Letter concerns his departure for Richmond.
Letter discusses his mother's health; and his employment at the County Court.
Letter concerns her sisters in Washington.
Letter concerns Caroline's expected marriage.
Letter discusses her trip by steamer, being met at Old Point by Mr. [James Barron] Hope.
Scope and Contents Letter discusses the visit of the "Merrimac" and Capt. Pendergast's description of a trip to England and the Continent.
Letter concerns meeting with Annie; enclosure of a poem for review.
Letter concerns the celebration of the settlement of Jamestown, at which Mr. [James Barron] Hopeis expected to read a poem.
Letter concerns family matters.
Scope and Contents Letter concerns her review of "Leoni"; his marriage on the 10th at "Elmwood," despite the opposition of Mr. Whiting.
Acknowledges receipt of a volume of Hope's poems.
Letter discusses the marriage of James Barron Hope to Annie Whiting.
Three months after his marriage. Letter concerns a play that he has written.
Letter discusses family affairs.
Letter concerns her relatives on ships, from European waters to China.
Letter concerns her work with her husband, James Barron Hope, in his writing.
Condolences on a death in the family.
Request signed by 84 members of the General Assembly and 5 Richmond citizens that he recite again as they failed to hear delivered.
Letter discusses the expectation of their first child, and talks of her reading and other activities as a young housewife.
Letter concerns her letter to his mother.
Greetings and good wishes for the New Year.
Quartered in the Poor House in Richmond.
Everyone in good spirits in the Capital [Richmond]; 20,000 men in the army in Virginia and is daily increasing; 8,000 in the York region.
Letter concerns the battle at Bethel where "the Hamptonians behaved with distinguished gallantry."
A large force has been sent to York; he is engaged in getting men for Barron's battery; going to Williamsburg.
Letter concerns recruiting in Williamsburg.
Scope and Contents Letter discusses the Yankee's loss of 525 at Bethel to Confederate. 1 killed and 7 wounded; Magruder commanded, Col. Hill praised for "cool valor"; flight of a Zouave Regiment.
Letter concerns Hope's Hotel and the quiet situation in Williamsburg.
On way to Williamsburg; faith and moral strength.
Force retired from Bethel to the defenses of Yorktown; alarms in Williamsburg.
Letter discusses life in their retreat, including "a great annoyance...Julia is not in a condition to nurse the children much longer...."
Enclosed letters to Jane, Nan and to Sam [Barron]on same sheet.
Letter concerns the Yankees in town; reference to letter sent to Annie Hope. Endorsement on cover, address to Mrs. James Barron Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina.
Letter concerns Capt. Barron and Mrs. Barron.
Application for paymaster's position, until then he is in the Wythe rifles; parents behind the Federal lines who have been forced to take oath of loyalty.
Letter concerns the confidence there, after victory at Manassas.
Mention of Comm. Samuel Barron and Capt. Samuel Barron.
Scope and Contents Mentions General Johnson, "the Manassas man"; Generals Lee and Magruder; his own children Jamie and Anne.
Letter concerns elegance of the life at his grandmother's place [Mrs. James Barron]; his activity in writing for the Confederate cause.
Letter concerns attacks aimed at Richmond which were defeated at Manassas; the war in Missouri; Mr. Lincoln's troubles; confidence in the ultimate result, "the Nation born at Sumter and baptised with blood at Manassas will be hailed by the great powers of Europe as a member of the family of Empires."
Scope and Contents Letter discusses "God-sent overthrow" of Scott at Manassas; "another battle has taken place in our peninsula."
"There's a box of champagne for you at the Express Office...."
Letter concerns his poem in the newspaper, family matters; encloses newspaper clipping of Land as a medicine.
"...father has lost everything...am perfectly disgusted with yankees and negroes...." Endorsement: "...in spite of her feelings Aunt has married 'a yankee'...who came wounded to desolated Hampton...." J[ane] H. M[arr].
Scope and Contents "The news from Hatteras is very sad"; "the capture of Uncle Sam [Comm. Samuel Barron]."
"...alleviate your anxiety about Uncle Sam [Comm. Samuel Barron]"; defense of his action at Hatteras.
Letter discusses his return to his post after a visit to his family.
Upon the death of Morrison of the faculty of William and Mary, a recommendation that the place be filled by James Barron Hope, "one of the rising literary men of the state."
Letter concerns the crowded condition of Richmond where he had been transferred; "no doubt that a great battle is impending."
"I saw Uncle S[amuel Barron]" who has agreed to be his security [for Quartermaster post]; "the news...is in general, cheering."
Letter concerns his new position in the Quartermaster office.
Letter concerns planned abandonment of Norfolk because "to compete with the North in producing an ironclad Navy is out of the question"; Yorktown will be abandoned but "we grow stronger as we go from the coast." Description of Randolph, Secy of Army, "tall sinewy" and of Mallory, Secy of Navy, "a stupid little man."
"Our troops are moving off so fast that there shall soon be none left there... the worst that can happen is to be taken prisoner...."
Appointment to the position of Recorder for a Naval Court of Inquiry.
"My court still continues...."; confidence in final victory; "today the city of Washington is in one universal shiverfrom Old Abe down...."; plan to cut off Washington and invade the North; Southern army set at 80 to 90,000 men, the Northern 115,000.
Letter concerns his position as Judge Advocate of Court convened to consider the burning of vessels on Lake Ponchartrain, Louisiana.
Appointment as Secretary to the Naval Board for the examination of Midshipmen.
Order to report to Savannah.
Granted leave of Absence.
Recommendation included with following letter of 11 October 1862, Box-folder 1:92.
Letter covering above recommendation of 9 October 1862, Box-folder 1:92.
Introducing James Barron Hope who is in Hillsboro to find a place for his family.
Scope and Contents Appointment as Secretary to the "Flag Officer" commanding the Naval Forces in the waters of Virginia.
The Flag of S[amuel] Barronhas been hoisted above the "Patrick Henry."
Signed G. W. Smith, Secretary of War.
Letter concerns copies of Hope's poems.
News that Burnside's army is landing on the coast.
Letter concerns a place being found for his family; congratulations on position in the Capital. Endorsement to his wife Annie.
Letter concerns question whether mail has been stopped; family matters.
Gait died of small pox; family matters.
Permission to use Navy files.
Letter concerns purchase of Army supplies.
Letter concerns problems of the Quartermaster's Department of the Confederate Army. Letter is continued with the letter below of 11 June 1863, Box-folder 1:107.
Continuation of the above letter of 26 May 1863, Box-folder 1:107.
"What an absurd document we have in Lincoln's message--and how...disgusting the proceedings of Congress...."
Letter concerns the effect of Yankee fire on Fort Sumter; of the fire of "Ironsides," "Monitor," etc.; Charleston will be lost if the second line of James Island is not held.
" Genl. M[yers]has been superseded by Genl. Lawton, a victim of Mr. Davis personal animosity."
Scope and Contents While awaiting the new "chief"; bonds, his wife is to handle; impression of new General [Lawton].
Bond coupons turned up; family matters.
Letter concerns fever that is spreading on Mr. A's plantation, where his family is staying-need to move them; Genl. L[awton]is from Georgia, a gentleman of intelligence, successor to Myers; an official letter that is " Very cheerfulabout Charleston."
Letter concerns strike in the city Post Office, so letters should be sent in a packet by Express; fall of Sumter, betterworks lay behind; "new chief."
Scope and Contents Letter concerns box from Bermuda with cotton, soap, etc.; cake sent from Richmond to his family. Result in Tennessee very grand, "son they think here"; Rosecranz in a difficult position-- "it will puzzle the Yankees to reinforce him."
Signed by Jno. Withers, Asst. Adjutant General.
Letter concerns Christian faith.
Letter concerns high prices for clothes; family matters.
Scope and Contents Letter concerns a visit to the "Merrimac"; Burnside expedition and other news of battles.
Letter concerns slight sickness and his old wound from his duel; the falling back of Southern forces shortens their lines, brings the enemy further from his base; hope that Belgian, French and English fleets will break the blockade of New Orleans.
Mention of Sam [Barron, IV]; "Our army in North Carolina number 65,000 & we expect to beat the enemy whenever they advance, & Comm. Barron (11.1) told methat Mr. Randolph (late Secy [of the Army]) told himthat Genl. Johnson telegraphed that the Murfreesboro fight was a splendid victory, after all."
Permission to go on leave on forwarding the Surgeon's Certificate. Reply of 20 July 1864 listed below.
Sends a diploma by direction of the Faculty.
Signed by E. Taliaferro and Benj. S. Ewell,President.
The activity of Hope after the war is reflected in the correspondence included in Box 2. A duel which was averted only by the arrest of his challenger, 1873, his resignation as Editor of the Norfolk Virginianto start his own paper, The Landmarkand his appearance to read anniversary poems at the Yorktown Centennial are among the events which concern the correspondence. There is also much family correspondence, many letters including humorous sketches, doggerel, and full poems.
Letter concerns a Bill which has passed the Senate, authorizing construction of the Norfolk & Southern Railway through Richmond.
Letter concerns the interest of the French Government in the James River Canal.
Letter concerns arrangements for a duel which was to take place near South Mills, North Carolina. Endorsement by J[aney] H[ope] M[arr],1929, states that Walters was arrested in Norfolk before the duel could be fought. Enclosures: (1) A list of terms of a duel on stationery of the Norfolk Virginian. (2) Receipt for the cleaning of a pair of pistols.
Letter states that she is dreadfully anxious (probably about the duel which is in the papers; a duel that was never fought).
Giving information on the size and management of Gen. Washington's farms, 1792.
Appreciation for an ode by Hope read by Judge Smith.
Letter concerns the annoyance of "Tom Kelly's dog."
Regret that Hope has withdrawn as Editor of the Virginian.
Endorsed by James Barron Hope. Letter concerns French reading and her sister Nannie.
Appreciation and regret at his indisposition.
Appreciation for the review of his book in The Landmark.
Letter concerns an address Early was to deliver at Liberty.
"...heartly concur with you in every effort to bring the power of the Federal Executive within proper limits...."
Appreciation for "defence of Gen. Ransom against the malicious charge recently directed against him."
Letter discusses family matters and "my Williamsburg speech."
Compliments on a story by her which appeared in The Landmark; value of poetry and Bible reading for an author.
Appreciation for the criticism of his verses.
Appreciation for pamphlets and kind article in The Landmark.
Letter concerns the pistols used in the Barron-Decatur duel, supposed to be in the possession of Col. Elliott, son of Barron's second in the duel.
Letter concerns political affairs in Norfolk and Portsmouth.
Compliments on his speech at Yorktown.
A discussion of possible changes from French words to make English (American) proper names.
"...deeply pained I am to leave you...on such a mission as now engaged me....I am obeying a sense of duty ...."
Scope and Contents Invitation to "pronounce a poem" at the celebration.
Appointing Hope the poet for Yorktown.
Requesting a letter of recommendation for Col. Jno. M. Brooke for the Presidency of Blacksburg College.
Invitation to Miss Janie Hope to same.
Offer to chaperone at Yorktown Celebration.
Account of his reactions to the reading of his Yorktown Ode by James Barron Hope; comparing him to Homer.
Endorsement by A[nn] W. Marr,her daughter, in January 1961.
Enclosing a copy of a resolution which is listed below, 25 October 1881, Box-folder 2:41.
Enclosed within the above letter, 31 October 1881, Box-folder 2:41.
Acknowledges, for the President, receipt of letter and "report of the verses."
Request that Hope deliver his Yorktown ode in Philadelphia.
Appreciation of Yorktown poem and of allusions in it to himself.
Enclosing an invitation to deliver his Yorktown ode in Philadelphia.
Scope and Contents Letter concerns his invitation to recite his "Ode" before the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Letter concerns his last "Annual Message."
Includes one card for admission to the reading of "Yorktown Ode" by Capt. James Barron Hope.
Scope and Contents Request that the "eloquent Centennial Poem at Yorktown" be delivered in Washington.
Notice of election as a member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Enclosure contained within this letter listed below, Box-Folder 2:51.
Enclosure sent within above letter, Box-Folder 2:51.
Massachusetts Historical Society is too small to bring Hope to Boston to read his Yorktown ode.
E. States that he "cannot occupy any negative or doubtful attitude on any of the great questions now engaging public attention in this State."
Letter concerns her writing; regards to her sister Nan.
Scope and Contents Letter concerns the reading of Hope's poem, "Charge at Balakiava" to audiences in England.
Scope and Contents Notice of election of President of the "St. Cecilia Society"; notice of his election as a Director of the Society.
Letter concerns the dowager Duchess of Sutherland who was a strong abolitionist and the young Duchess who was the reverse, in connection with an article. Endorsement by James Barron Hope.
Letter concerns Mr. Marr who is at sea in a reported storm.
Glowing report on new book by Janey, "I hope you will not lay down your pen."
Scope and Contents Sends his congratulations after reading "The Rescue" by Miss Janey Barron Hope.
Appreciation for kind words in The Landmark.
Appreciation for the receipt of a book by Janey [Hope],which "shows a careful study of the Colonial times."
Letter concerns his work as a portrait painter, and congratulations to Hope "on being the father of a rising young novelist."
Scope and Contents Letter concerns his desire to obtain a copy of "The Rescue" in which his ancestor, Gov. Spottswood, figures. Enclosure contained within this letter listed below, Box-Folder 2:66.
Letter concerns that James Barron Hope could supply a copy of "The Rescue," by his daughter [Janey Hope]. Enclosure sent within above letter, Box-Folder 2:66.
Appreciation for an address.
Scope and Contents He has written "a review of Miss Janey's forthcoming volume of Essays for the News. Enclosed is a sonnet "Ship-Wreck" by E. S. Gregory.
Letter concerns a photo of a miniature of their grandfather [James Barron] and other family letters.
Letter concerns the movement for Hope to be Collector of Customs.
Appreciation of poem read publicly by Hope.
Letter concerns a contribution of an essay to The Landmark.
Compliment on Hope's Memorial Poem, with some criticism of it.
Acknowledgment of Hope's commendation of him and appreciation for the Centennial Ode of Hope.
Request that a recommendation be made for Railway Postal Clerk.
Letter concerns an article which appeared in The Landmarkof Norfolk.
"I thank you for your splendid vindication in The Landmark."
Expression of warm regard.
Introduces his niece, Rosa Chisman. Covering note for this letter is listed below, 13 April 1905, Box-folder 2:83.
Covering note for the above letter written on 28 September 1886, Box-folder 2:83.
Appreciation for "very complimentary notice of the Department."
Request that Hope make the historical address at the Hampton Academy reunion.
Letter concerns work as Superintendent of Schools; family matters. Includes sketches and doggerel poems.
A "chatty" letter profusely illustrated with his sketches.
"Poetry," family affairs, and 3 sketches.
Letter concerns her brother Richard; a profusely illustrated family letter.
Letter concerns school activities and family affairs.
Family letter with sketches.
Letter concerns family matters.
Letter concerns school business, editorials, etc.
Letter concerns family affairs and 2 pages of sketches. Enclosed: 3 more sketches.
Includes 4 pages of sketches.
Family affairs and sketches.
Letter concerns pictures sent by Mr. Marr, Nannie and "Mama."
Packing for leaving there.
Request that Hope deliver a poem at the dedication of the Lee Monument.
Scope and Contents Much engrossed in work and poetry; wrote 12 verses, 12 stories, night before; two "specimen" verses included and description of the poem.
Scope and Contents My poem is done...is to be delivered on the 27th"; newspaper notices of his work; labor troubles in Norfolk. Enclosure: sketches.
Announcement of the program of the day.
Family affairs; illustrated with sketches.
Letter concerns hope that James Barron Hope come north to fill the place of John R. Thompson on the Post; comments on a new play by Hope.
Scope and Contents Family affairs; endorsement from "Papa" to Janey.
A resolution of regret and condolence at the news of the death of James Barron Hope.
Letter concerns shock at death of Hope.
Sympathy at time of death of James Barron Hope.
Consolation on occasion of death of James Barron Hope.
Condolences from her cousin on the death of Hope.
Letter concerns distress at. the newspaper announcement of the death of Hope.
Scope and Contents Requests that poem in honor of Gen. Lee written by "your...lamented husband" should be read at the monument.
Endorsement: "Wm. Couper, The Sculptor." Sympathy at time of death of James Barron Hope.
Appreciation for a book of poems which was received.
Letter concerns "task confided in me," probably at funeral of James Barron Hope.
Letter concerns an article by Thomas Nelson Page in Lippincotton Southern Literature, in which James Barron Hope was not mentioned.
In answer to Cary, Page states that he mentioned Capt. Hope in a previous article; appreciation for article written by daughter of Capt. Hope.
Letter concerns a request, forwarded to Mrs. [Janey Hope] Marrfor information about the life of her father, [James Barron Hope].
An appreciation of the person and character of her father [James Barron Hope], and discussion of the sketch of his life which he has requested.
A request for a copy of the poem [by James Barron Hope] read at the unveiling of his grandfather's statue in Richmond.
Appreciation of the character and genius of her father [James Barron Hope].
Acknowledgment and appreciation of the receipt of copies of "A Wreath of Virginia Bay Leaves."
Request for an article on James Barron Hope for The Conservative Review, and plans for the publication of his complete works.
Scope and Contents Appreciation for the gift to the museum of the poem, "Memoriae Sacrum" by her father [James Barron Hope], and a letter written by James Barron Hope to Miss Campbell.
Letter concerns an article on the life of her father [James Barron Hope] with specimens of his work.
Regret that she could not contribute the article on her father.
Letter concerns selections of poems by James Barron Hope. to be included in the volume and permission to use them.
Letter concerns accommodations at Jackson and Salem; regards to Mrs. and Miss Hope.
E. Letter concerns the internal revenue, "an abomination that bears heavily upon us...born of the republican party"; the distillation of brandy and whiskey and the importance of grape culture to Virginia; the problem of colored men running for office; the "Whig" and the Bourbors; John S. Wise, Mahone, the Danville riots, George H. Thomas, John Sherman and Fitzhugh Lee.
Certificates of James Barron Hope and two Scrapbooks collected by James Barron Hope and his daughter, Janey Barron Hope Marr.
Signed by Rd. Saunders, Pres., B. Tucker, John Millington and Ch. Minnegerode.
Signed as above, plus Geo. Fred'k Holmes and Arch'd C. Peachy.
Signed by H. Sheppard.
Endorsements: "Scrap Book kept by Janey Barron Hope with clippings about her Father, James Barron Hope."
Endorsement: "Scrap Book of his early work kept by James Barron Hope. Afterwards added to by his daughter [Janey Barron Hope Marr], and with some of her published work added."
Some of the literary and artistic work of James Barron Hope is collected in this box.
On reverse: sketch and signature James Barron Hope.
(Nannie was his daughter Anne Hope).
Endorsed: "The property of Caroline Matilda Campbell, presented to her by her much-esteemed friend, the Author, James Barron Hope, Esq. of Hampton, Virginia"
Endorsed as before, plus "The Original of 'Leoni Di Monota' given to me by the author in January 1854, while in Baltimore to deliver a lecture before the Maryland Institute."
Endorsement letter concerns the ending, "G. M. C., 17th September, 1855."
Endorsements: "The original manuscript of this was given to the Norfolk Library by his daughter, Mrs. Janey Hope Marr."
Endorsement: "By Jas. Barron Hope."
Endorsement: "Proof for Mr. Hope. Do not lose this I have no copy."
Endorsement: "Written in 1886-7."
Endorsement: "Ms. of James Barron Hope's sonnet: 'Sir Walter Raleigh.' For Anne Whiting Marr from her mother."
One verse only, with sketches.
"Dedicated to Bayard E. Hand, Esq., U.S. Navy, by his old friend and former messmate."
Included on the backs of some pages are the author's sketches of some of the characters, [by James Barron Hope].
"Scene laid in Germany, Costumes those of the Sixteenth Century.-Time: the reign of Charles 5th."
Subheadings: "Scriptorium" and "The Modern Newspapers." Last two pages are a poem which begins: "Ah! here it is! I'm famous now!...It really is in print." Second copy, without the poem.
Endorsement: "Given to me by the Author, J[ames] B[arrron] Hope,September 1, 1856."
Manuscript begins: "To arrive at correct conclusions concerning the impulses which prompted and the principles which governed the careers of famous men...."
Notes on Governor Yeardley, Dr. John Pott, Nathaniel Basse, Benjamin Symes, John Utie, Richard Downes, Elizabeth Rolfe, Glass and Salt Makers, Daniel Gookin and Sir William Newce.
The Manuscript begins in the middle of a sentence: "the expedition settled on Roanoke Island...."
A group of interesting and valuable newspaper clippings and articles in periodicals which are written by, or concern, James Barron Hope.
Poem - "In May 1857, the two hundredth and fiftieth Anniversary at the settlement of Jamestown...."printed in the Baltimore Sunfor 1 June 1902.
Letter concerns address by W. S. Bogart to Georgia Historical Society on "The Four Randolphs of Virginia."
Scope and Contents Endorsed: "Papa's Editorial" and "Editorial of James Barron Hope."
Includes printed letters from James Barron Hope to Comm. Samuel Barron, 29 April 1861, and James Barron Hope to Miss Imogene Barron, 12 August 1865.
This collection of manuscript poems, addresses, one story, one sketch and a daguerreotype augment the material found in Series 3, Literary and Artistic Work of James Barron Hope.
This poem was probably the "Yorktown Ode"delivered by James Barron Hope on the 100th anniversary of the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, 19 October 1881.
Includes details of the operation of "Mount Vernon" Plantation.
285 pages with cover signature "James Barron Hope." Enclosure see item list below, Box-folder 6:10.
Poem from the South Atlantic.
These letters, notes and newspaper clippings which were presented by Miss Anne W. Marr, daughter of Mrs. Jane Hope Marr, throw additional light on the life and accomplishments of James Barron Hope.
Agreement to build a new schooner in exchange for land in "little England" on the Hampton River.
Personal letters which tell of the visit of the Frigate "Columbia" to Hampton and the growth of the town.
References to fear of the fever, to her son James, and to a visit from Captain Barron and his family.
Personal letters with a note in the last, "The people here are very anxious on the subject of the coming election."
Letter concerns a "Volume of Poems."
Endorsement: "Part of list of Confed. Naval Officers. Keep."
Letter concerns an article in the paper about Janie Barron Hope, and statement "you was a great poet." Endorsement: "from 'Black Tinie."
Letter concerns contribution of an article or story to the Alkahest Magazine.
Letters of 1854-1857 written by Jane A. Barron Hope to Miss "Carrie" Campbell.
Includes a copy of reply, 29 November.
Letter concerns a manuscript account of the Barron-Decatur duel.
Letter concerns article on naval history and the part played by the Barrons.
Letter concerns information on the Barrons.
Notes on James Barron Hope by his daughter [Jane Hope Marr] with typed copies of same and an additional typed note. The cover is endorsed, "Capt. Hope's sense of Humor, J[ane] H[ope] Marr."
Printed Material. Letter concerns biographical sketch of James Barron Hope in The Dictionary of American Biography, with page from same.
Newspaper. E. Clipping concerning and by James Barron Hope, who was the founder and first editor of the Norfolk Landmark. Reviews of A Wreath of Virginia Bay Leaves, poems by his daughter Janey Hope Marr. Some are endorsed with comments.
Four letters, newspaper clippings, copies of periodicals and printed material collected by Janey Hope Marr, mainly concerned with her father, James Barron Hope.
Letter concerns monument to James Barron Hope.
Endorsement. Letter concerns Thomas Whiting and James Barron, the elder.
Thanking Capt. James Barron Hope for reciting a poem.
Letter concerns memorial to Lee.
Letter concerns laying cornerstone of Lee monument in Richmond.
Scope and Contents Contains "The Birthday of Joss"by Janey Barron Hope Marr.
Letter concerns James Barron Hope, including memorial edition of The Norfolk Weekly Landmarkfor 21 September 1887. Includes Autograph Document Signed, R. J. Bennett, Wadesboro, Auson County, North Carolina, to Mrs. James Barron Hope.
Includes an article on Commodore James Barron, U.S. Navy, by Janey Hope Marr.
Includes an article on James Barron Hope.
Contains an article on James Barron Hope by Janey Hope Marr.
Contains a poem by James Barron Hope and his photograph.
Scope and Contents Includes poem "Balaclava"by James Barron Hope.
Endorsement by Mrs. Polk.
Endorsement on reverse.
Note endorsed, "Written by Jane Barron Hope (Mrs. Wilton Hope) mother of Jas. Barron Hope."
Criticism of an editorial in The Virginian; endorsement by James Barron Hope concerns his reply. Endorsement by J[aney] B[arron] H[ope] M[arr]tells how this led to a near duel.
Scope and Contents A demand for "satisfaction" sent by the hand of his friends Capt. B. Martin and F. J. Roche.
Scope and Contents Cover endorsed, "Uncle Sam Barron's letter about Lamb-Hope duel" signed J[aney] H[ope] Marr.
Sent with sketch of Pocahontas.
Letter of condolence upon the death of Capt. [James Barron] Hope.
Letter of condolence upon the death of James [Barron Hope].
Appreciation for a package of poems that he had received.
Letter concerns his hearing of a recitation of a poem by [James Barron] Hope on August 8, 1866.
Endorsed "Painted for my room...by my father, James Barron Hope." Signed Janey Hope Marr.
With attached colored drawing on tissue, representing her departed spirit, and illustrated with flowers, willow tree, gravestone, etc.
Note reads: "Relics of the olden times, A gift from J. F. Watson to Comdr Jas Barron. 1825. The box is of Walnut, a tree of Penn's day & the last left alive in the City of Philda.It stood till 1813 before the Hall of Independence. The oak on the lid is of the timber of the Alliance frigate, the last relic of the first Amn Navy. The Mahogany is of Columbus' house, the first in Amca, 1496." The following note is written on paper attached to the liner base of the box: "a characteristic of Presdt Harrison is very applicable to Comdre Barron, vizt: 'He has a remarkably suggestive mind; and having passed through a career full of incident & variety, his retentive memory seems to be constantly on the alert for illustrations drawn from his own experience of any points that may occur' --S. L. W."