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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 will bring home wonderful items to put in the children's stockings; tell him if "our mother" needs anything; he has a good wardrobe for the winter; enjoys and is doing well in his job working for the Commodore, French Forrest.

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 postscript from James Barron Hope, no place, to Annie B. (Whiting) Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina. Saw the pretty wives of some departing officers, and these women didn't cry; he can't understand it. Bears postscript from James Barron Hope, no place, to Annie B. (Whiting) Hope, Warrenton, North Carolina. Received letter from Honorable Robert Tyler assuring him of his services in Clay's behalf; "he writes very warmly."

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 quarters for the enemy; "Drunk or sober...Magruder did well and wisely;" claims that the Yankees planned to burn it; Magruder had told him previously of this possibility; still believes CSA General John B. Magruderto be a great and moral commander; "the Yankees seem to think that the "road to 'Richmond' is up the Peninsula...;" predicts that if a fight occurs Magruder will follow the Yankees into Newport News; Clay's ? appointment seems secure, through both himself and Mr. Robert Tyler; he worshipped at the Catholic church again; will write again tomorrow; kiss everyone for him.

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 Mary, his mother's sister, but no one is as pretty or wonderful as she; her image is impressed upon his soul; he has thought of studying Divinity, and it is not out of the question; his love for the family.

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 Gloucester; do not worry about her family members close to the Yankees, since the recent disaster 1st Bull Run, 21 July 1861 has really shaken them.

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.

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 ?.

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.

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 Monday's mail.

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.