Box 126
Container
Contains 17 Collections and/or Records:
Jefferson Davis Letters, 1869
File — Box: 126, Folder: 11
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:
1869
Jefferson Davis to My dear Daughter (Margaret) Callander., 1869 August 6
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 11
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:
1869 August 6
Jefferson Davis to Varina, Glasgow., 1869 August 9
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
Tells of his arrival in Glasgow and mentions the beautiful scenery during his trip.
Dates:
1869 August 9
Jefferson Davis to Varina, Glasgow, , 1869 August 11
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
His plans for his departure from Glasgow.
Dates:
1869 August 11
Jefferson Davis to Dear Wife (Varina Davis) Interlochy Castle, Kingussie., 1869 August 17
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
Speaks of his delightful stay with Lord Abingen.
Dates:
1869 August 17
Jefferson Davis to Varina, Dachfour House, Inverness, [Scotland]., 1869 August 22
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
Writes of his travels.
Dates:
1869 August 22
Jefferson Davis to Varina., 1869 August 26
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
Writes of his delay in joining her.
Dates:
1869 August 26
Jefferson Davis to Varina, South Hampton, , 1869 September 25
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
Writes her of his sadness in leaving her and the children.
Dates:
1869 September 25
Harley Teleke to Jefferson Davis, Eywood, Kingston, Herefordshire., 1869 October 3
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
Speaks of disappointment in not meeting Davis but does not give up hopes of doing so late.
Dates:
1869 October 3
Jefferson Davis to Varina, Baltimore, Md., 1869 October 11
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 11
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:
1869 October 11
Jefferson Davis to Varina, Baltimore, Md., 1869 October 15
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 11
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:
1869 October 15
Jefferson Davis to Varina, Vicksburg, Miss., 1869 November 9
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 11
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:
1869 November 9
Jefferson Davis to My own dear Mary (Mary Stamps), Vicksburg., 1869 November 10
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 11
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:
1869 November 10
Jefferson Davis to Varina, Memphis, Tenn., , 1869 December 4
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 11
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:
1869 December 4
Jefferson Davis to Varina, Memphis, Tenn., 1869 December 25
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 11
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:
1869 December 25
Jefferson Davis to Varina, Memphis, Tenn., 1869
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
His indecision as to what would be best for his family. Asks that she decide what she would prefer doing.
Dates:
1869
John Slidell to Jefferson Davis., approximately 1869 Tuesday 12
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 11
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:
approximately 1869 Tuesday 12