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
David Bradford to Brother (Jefferson Davis). West Feliciana, 1834 June 18
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Mentions running for state legislature.
Dates:
1834 June 18
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