Box 127
Container
Contains 138 Collections and/or Records:
Jefferson Davis Letters, 1870
File — Box: 127, 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:
1870
Jefferson Davis to... Liverpool, England, one incomplete letter , 1870 January
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1870 January
Jefferson Davis to Varina, Memphis, one incomplete letter. , approximately 1870
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Expresses his desire to Join her, but because of new difficulties had to delay trip. Also pleads with her to take care of herself.
Dates:
approximately 1870
Jefferson Davis to My dear Genl. (Josiah Gorgas), Memphis, Tenn., 1870 January 6
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1870 January 6
Jefferson Davis to Thomas C. Reynolds, Memphis, Tenn., 1870 January 13
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1870 January 13
Jefferson Davis to Lise (Mitchell Hamer), Memphis, Tenn., 1870 January 14
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1870 January 14
Jefferson Davis to Varina, Memphis, Tenn., 1870 January 17
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1870 January 17
Lise (Mitchell Hamer) to My dear Uncle (Jefferson), Vicksburg, Miss., 1870 February 8
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Mentions some of the help on the Brierfield [plantation] and some work (drainage) which they hoped to have done there.
Dates:
1870 February 8
Jefferson Davis to My dear Niece (Lise Mitchell Hamer), Memphis, Tenn., 1870 February 19
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1870 February 19
Jefferson Davis to E. Haslewood, Memphis, Tenn. , 1870 February 25 and May 17
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1870 February 25 and May 17
Jefferson Davis to Varina, Memphis, Tenn. , 1870 April 3
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1870 April 3
Jefferson Davis to Varina, Memphis, Tenn., 1870 May 17
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1870 May 17
Jefferson Davis to My dear Baby (Varina Anne Davis), Memphis, Tenn., 1870 June 1
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
His hopes of being reunited with his family soon. Also mentions how he misses her.
Dates:
1870 June 1
Lord Bulwar Lytton to Jefferson Davis, (London), 1870 June 2
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1870 June 2
Jefferson Davis to Maggie, Jeffn., Billy, and Winnie, Memphis, Tenn., 1870 June 20
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1870 June 20
Jefferson Davis to Varina, White Sulfur Springs, Va., 1870 August 1
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1870 August 1
(possibly Jefferson Davis) to Molly (possibly Mary Stamps) at sea., 1870 August
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1870 August
Jefferson Davis to Varina. Liverpool, England, 1870 September 18
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Writes that he had arrived safely in Liverpool.
Dates:
1870 September 18
Jefferson Davis to Varina, Liverpool, England., 1870 September 19
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Tells of his disappointment over business matters. Also mentions his travel plans and hopes of returning to London by the end of the week.
Dates:
1870 September 19
Jefferson Davis to J.B. Jennings. , 1870 September 26
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1870 September 26
Jefferson Davis to Lise. Baltimore, Md., 1870 October 24
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1870 October 24
Jefferson Davis to Varina., 1870 October 27
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Mentions his travel plans and makes suggestions regarding monetary matters.
Dates:
1870 October 27
Jefferson to Davis Varina., 1870 November 1
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1870 November 1
Jefferson Davis Letters, 1871
File — Box: 127, Folder: 2
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:
1871
Jefferson Davis to Varina. Vicksburg, Miss., 1871 January 11
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 2
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:
1871 January 11
E.C. Laughlin to Jefferson Davis. Diamond Place. , 1871 January 14
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 2
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:
1871 January 14
Jefferson Davis to Lize. Memphis, Tenn., 1871 February 7
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 2
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:
1871 February 7
Jefferson Davis to J.W.J. Niles. Memphis, Tenn., 1871 February 7
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 2
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:
1871 February 7
Jefferson Davis to John D. Smoat. Memphis, Tenn., 1871 February 24
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
J.D. acknowledges a letter informing him of his election to honorary membership in the Fairfax Literary Society.
Dates:
1871 February 24
Jefferson Davis to Varina. Raleigh, N.C., 1871 May 22
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 2
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:
1871 May 22
Jefferson Davis to Varina. Memphis, Tenn., 1871 June 7
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Expresses his desire to be of financial help to others, but finds it difficult when he is so hard pressed.
Dates:
1871 June 7
Jefferson Davis to William L. Davis. Memphis, Tenn., 1871 June 12
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 2
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:
1871 June 12
Jefferson Davis to Dear Daughter (Pollie). Memphis, Tenn., 1871 June 29
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Thanks her for her letter and tells of friends at Sewanee inviting him to visit them on July 12 – their Commencement Day.
Dates:
1871 June 29
Banny to Varina. Memphis, Tenn., 1871 June 30
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
News that he was elected president of his company and also news of his friends.
Dates:
1871 June 30
Jefferson Davis to Varina. Lexington, Va., 1871 September 2
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
States that he is en route to White Sulphur Springs with Jeff.
Dates:
1871 September 2
Jefferson Davis to Varina. Glasgow, Scotland., 1871 September 23
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Writes of his arrival in Glasgow and his hopes of seeing her soon.
Dates:
1871 September 23
James Phelan to Jefferson Davis. Memphis, Tenn., 1871 October 14
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 2
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:
1871 October 14
Jefferson Davis to My Dear baby of all the World (Varina Anne). Memphis, Tenn., 1871 October 22
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 2
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:
1871 October 22
Uncle Jeff to dearest Mollie. Memphis, Tenn., 1871 November 8
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 2
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:
1871 November 8
William Stamps to Dear Jefferson. Rosemount near Woodville, Miss., 1871 November 10
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 2
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:
1871 November 10
Jefferson Davis Letters and Checks, 1872
File — Box: 127, Folder: 3
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:
1872
Jefferson Davis to Mrs. S. A. Ayers. Memphis, Tenn., 1872 February 29
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 3
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:
1872 February 29
Jefferson Davis to Dear Sir. , 1872 March 11
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 3
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:
1872 March 11
Husband to My dear Wife. Paris, France., 1872 March 29
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Writes of his many disappointments in business and the dim prospects for the future.
Dates:
1872 March 29
Jefferson Davis to My dear Sir (W. D. Northered). Memphis, Tenn., 1872 April 10
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 3
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:
1872 April 10
Your Husband to My dear Wife. Vicksburg, Miss., 1872 April 30
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Concerns his visit to Vicksburg en route to the bend.
Dates:
1872 April 30
W. B. Reed to My dear Sir (Jefferson Davis). New York., 1872 June 3
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Thanks Davis for letter. Also suggests that Mr. Davis come to New York to write his record of the Confederacy. (remains in envelope because of small mailing envelope)
Dates:
1872 June 3
General S. Cooper to My dear Sir (Pres. J. Davis). Memphis, Tenn. , 1872 June 29
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 3
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:
1872 June 29
Uncle Jeff to Mollie. Memphis, Tenn., 1872 July 19
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 3
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:
1872 July 19
(possibly Ambrose Dudley Mann to Davis) to My Ever Beloved Friend (Jefferson). Paris., 1872 August 30
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 3
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:
1872 August 30