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Box 126

 Container

Contains 13 Collections and/or Records:

Jefferson Davis Letters and Order, 1823-1824, 1832-1839

 File — Box: 126, Folder: 1
Series Description From the Series: This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. Most of the materials are of a personal nature between Davis and his wife, children, or other family members. It includes letters from Mary Custis Lee and Braxton Bragg, as well as letters from Davis to General Robert E. Lee, General Josiah Gorgas, and prominent Tuscaloosa businessman, Robert Jemison. In addition to his correspondence, there are a few of Davis’s writings such as his inauguration speech and the first draft of...
Dates: 1823-1824, 1832-1839

Samuel Davis to My dear son, Jefferson. Philadelphia, 1823 June 25

 Item — Box: 126, Folder: 1
Series Description From the Series: This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. Most of the materials are of a personal nature between Davis and his wife, children, or other family members. It includes letters from Mary Custis Lee and Braxton Bragg, as well as letters from Davis to General Robert E. Lee, General Josiah Gorgas, and prominent Tuscaloosa businessman, Robert Jemison. In addition to his correspondence, there are a few of Davis’s writings such as his inauguration speech and the first draft of...
Dates: 1823 June 25

Jefferson Davis to Sister. Lexington, 1824 August 2

 Item — Box: 126, Folder: 1
Series Description From the Series: This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. Most of the materials are of a personal nature between Davis and his wife, children, or other family members. It includes letters from Mary Custis Lee and Braxton Bragg, as well as letters from Davis to General Robert E. Lee, General Josiah Gorgas, and prominent Tuscaloosa businessman, Robert Jemison. In addition to his correspondence, there are a few of Davis’s writings such as his inauguration speech and the first draft of...
Dates: 1824 August 2

Joseph E. Davis to My dear brother (J. F. Davis) Hurricane, 1832 July 9

 Item — Box: 126, Folder: 1
Series Description From the Series: This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. Most of the materials are of a personal nature between Davis and his wife, children, or other family members. It includes letters from Mary Custis Lee and Braxton Bragg, as well as letters from Davis to General Robert E. Lee, General Josiah Gorgas, and prominent Tuscaloosa businessman, Robert Jemison. In addition to his correspondence, there are a few of Davis’s writings such as his inauguration speech and the first draft of...
Dates: 1832 July 9

Florida to Lieut. J. F. Davis. Rocky Springs, Miss. , 1833 July 5

 Item — Box: 126, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents Speaks of poor health. Florida is not a niece, but a sister.
Dates: 1833 July 5

Lucinda Stamps to My dear brother (J. F. Davis). Heathedon, 1833 July 7

 Item — Box: 126, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents Mentions cholera epidemic and shows concern over Hugh's education.
Dates: 1833 July 7

Lieut. Jefferson Davis. Order No. 10. Memphis, Tenn. , 1835 March 13

 Item — Box: 126, Folder: 1
Series Description From the Series: This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. Most of the materials are of a personal nature between Davis and his wife, children, or other family members. It includes letters from Mary Custis Lee and Braxton Bragg, as well as letters from Davis to General Robert E. Lee, General Josiah Gorgas, and prominent Tuscaloosa businessman, Robert Jemison. In addition to his correspondence, there are a few of Davis’s writings such as his inauguration speech and the first draft of...
Dates: 1835 March 13

Jane Davis to My dear Son (Jefferson Davis). Artomish, 1836 April 8

 Item — Box: 126, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents Jane Davis, is the mother of Jefferson Davis.
Dates: 1836 April 8

W. Van Bentheysen to Jefferson Davis. New York, 1838 April 18

 Item — Box: 126, Folder: 1
Series Description From the Series: This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. Most of the materials are of a personal nature between Davis and his wife, children, or other family members. It includes letters from Mary Custis Lee and Braxton Bragg, as well as letters from Davis to General Robert E. Lee, General Josiah Gorgas, and prominent Tuscaloosa businessman, Robert Jemison. In addition to his correspondence, there are a few of Davis’s writings such as his inauguration speech and the first draft of...
Dates: 1838 April 18

Florida to My dear Uncle (Jefferson Davis). Hot Springs, Ark., 1838 July 19

 Item — Box: 126, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents Description of life at Hot Springs during the early years of the resort.
Dates: 1838 July 19

Ellen to My dear Uncle (Jefferson Davis). Locust Grove, 1838 December 29

 Item — Box: 126, Folder: 1
Series Description From the Series: This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. Most of the materials are of a personal nature between Davis and his wife, children, or other family members. It includes letters from Mary Custis Lee and Braxton Bragg, as well as letters from Davis to General Robert E. Lee, General Josiah Gorgas, and prominent Tuscaloosa businessman, Robert Jemison. In addition to his correspondence, there are a few of Davis’s writings such as his inauguration speech and the first draft of...
Dates: 1838 December 29

Lewis Saunders to Jefferson Davis. Natchez, 1839 November 30

 Item — Box: 126, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents Speaks of Jefferson Davis' mischievious pranks at school.
Dates: 1839 November 30