Papers, 1854-1881.

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Papers, 1854-1881.

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The collection includes correspondence, 1854-1867, of James Booth Walters of Richmond, Va., with Walters and Booth family members and soldiers serving in the Confederate States Army (primarily with the 24th and 56th Virginia Infantry Regiments) in Virginia and during the seige of Richmond, 1864-1865; and a scrapbook, 1870-1881, consisting of newspaper clippings of Walters's articles as a correspondent for the Richmond (Va.) Whig and as editor of the Norfolk (Va.) Journal. The articles primarily concern visits to local communities throughout Virginia and local politics (including the participation of African Americans); some concern a potential duel involving newspaperman James Barron Hope of Norfolk, Va.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Infantry Regiment, 56th

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Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Infantry Regiment, 24th

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J. B. H. (James Barron Hope), 1829-1887

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James Barron Hope was born 23 March 1829 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the grandson of James Barron and son of Wilton and Jane A. (Barron) Hope. James Barron Hope graduated from the College of William and Mary. He practiced law and was commonwealth's attorney for Norfolk. He married Annie Beverley Whiting. 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. H...

Booth family.

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Walters, James Booth, 1846-1884.

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James Booth Walters was a resident of Richmond, Va., during the Civil War and subsequently a newspaper correspondent in Virginia and North Carolina for the Richmond Whig and editor of the Norfolk Journal. From the description of Papers, 1854-1881. (Virginia Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 31752250 ...

Walters family.

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Confederate states of America. Army

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