Box 126
Container
Contains 176 Collections and/or Records:
Jefferson Davis to My dear Wife, Fortress Monroe, Va., 1865 September 15
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 8
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:
1865 September 15
Jefferson Davis to My dear Wife, Fortress Monroe, Va., 1865 September 26
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 8
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:
1865 September 26
Jefferson Davis to My dear Wife, Fortress Monroe, Va., 1865 October 11
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 8
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:
1865 October 11
Jefferson Davis to My dear Wife, Fortress Monroe, Va., 1865 November 26
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 8
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:
1865 November 26
Jefferson Davis to My beloved Wife, Fortress Monroe, Va., , 1865 December 7
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 8
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:
1865 December 7
Jefferson Davis Letters, 1866 - 1868
File — Box: 126, Folder: 9
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:
1866 - 1868
Jefferson Davis to Mrs. Varina Davis, Fortress Monroe, Va., 1866 February 17
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
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:
1866 February 17
Jefferson Davis to Mrs. Varina Davis, Fortress Monroe, Va., 1866 March 15
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
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:
1866 March 15
Jefferson Davis to Mrs. Varina Davis, Fortress Monroe, Va., 1866 March 22
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
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:
1866 March 22
Jefferson Davis to Mrs. V. Davis, Fortress Monroe, Va., 1866 April 8
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
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:
1866 April 8
Jefferson Davis to Mrs. Varina Davis, Fortress Monroe, Va. , 1866 April 21
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
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:
1866 April 21
Mary C. Lee (Mrs. Robert E. Lee) to Jefferson Davis. , 1866 June 6
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
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:
1866 June 6
W.A. Browne to Mr. Davis, London, S.W. , 1866 August 10
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
His hopes of an early release for Mr. Davis from prison.
Dates:
1866 August 10
Jefferson Davis to Varina, Fortress Monroe, Va. , 1866 September 21
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Thanks his wife for the note which she…
Dates:
1866 September 21
James W. McDonald to Jefferson Davis, New York., 1866 November 29
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
States that no one can take a deeper interest than he does in the triumph of the presidential policy over the design of the destructionist in Congress.
Dates:
1866 November 29
Jefferson Davis to Joseph Davis, Montreal., 1867 July 22
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
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:
1867 July 22
Jefferson Davis to Joseph Davis, Montreal., 1867 July 22
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
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:
1867 July 22
Jefferson Davis to My dear Daughter. , 1867 October 28
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
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:
1867 October 28
Jefferson Davis to William F. Howell, Lennoxville, Canada., 1867 November 6
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
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:
1867 November 6
Jefferson Davis to My dear Friend, Lennoxville, Canada., approximately 1868 April 11
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Concerning a new 13 count indictment against himself.
Dates:
approximately 1868 April 11
Jefferson Davis to Charles R. Vincent, Lennoxville, Canada., 1868 May 17
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
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:
1868 May 17
A.B. Beresford Hope to Jefferson Davis, Arklow House, Connaugh Place. , 1868 July 4
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Invitation to a country house in England.
Dates:
1868 July 4
J.P. Benjamin to Jefferson Davis, Temple, London., 1868 August 6
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
His extreme pleasure over hopes of seeing Jefferson Davis again.
Dates:
1868 August 6
Jefferson Davis to dear Daughter (Winnie). , 1868 August 30
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
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:
1868 August 30
Jefferson Davis to F.M. Terrill., 1868 September 30
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
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:
1868 September 30
Jefferson Davis to Varina, Stafford County Clug., 1868 September 4
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Writes of his trip to the Highlands and his plans for going to London.
Dates:
1868 September 4
Jefferson Davis to Varina, London., 1868 September 11
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
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:
1868 September 11
Jefferson Davis to Varina. , 1868 November 22
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Mentions some business and writes that he is to dine with Mr. Benjamin.
Dates:
1868 November 22
Jefferson Davis Letters, 1869
File — Box: 126, Folder: 10
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 Varina, Paris., 1869 January 27
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
Writes of his loneliness in her absence and his hopes of going to Swizterland even though he cannot apply for passport to U.S. Minister.
Dates:
1869 January 27
Jefferson Davis to Varina, Paris., 1869 February 9
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 10
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 February 9
Jefferson Davis to Dear Friend (A.D. Mann), London., 1869 April 19
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
Writes that Maggie is to leave that afternoon and would hand him the letter on her arrival in Paris. Mentions his sad memories and the forbidding clouds of the future. Also says that he is enclosing photographs (2) staken in the clothes that he wore when he was captured.
Dates:
1869 April 19
Jefferson Davis to My dear Pollie., 1869 May 10
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
News of the family and delay in plans for his departure to Mississippi.
Dates:
1869 May 10
Jefferson Davis, Jr., to My dearest Mother (Varina Davis)., 1869 May 15
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
Note from Jefferson Jr., saying that he was looking forward to seeing his father and mother soon.
Dates:
1869 May 15
Napoleon III to Jefferson Davis, Paris., 1869 July 17
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 10
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 July 17
Jefferson Davis to Varina, Ettrickbank Selkirk., 1869 July 30
Item — Box: 126, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
Tells of trip en route to Glasgow
Dates:
1869 July 30
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