Box 127
Container
Contains 138 Results:
Western Union Telegram from W.B. Pittman. Jackson, Miss. , 1875 May 20
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 7
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:
1875 May 20
Your Husband to My dear Wife. Vicksburg, Miss., 1875 May 31
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
States that business dealings drag on very slowly.
Dates:
1875 May 31
Jefferson Davis Letters, 1875 June
File — Box: 127, 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:
1875 June
Your Husband to My dear Wife. Vicksburg., 1875 June 5
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Writes mostly about business matters concerning Brierfield.
Dates:
1875 June 5
Your Husband to My dear Wife. Vicksburg., 1875 June 9
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Legal business concerning Brierfield.
Dates:
1875 June 9
Your Husband to dear Wife. Vicksburg., approximately 1875 June 9
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Legal business over Brierfield continues and Mr. Davis plans for trip to New Orleans.
Dates:
approximately 1875 June 9
Your Husband to My dear Wife. Vicksburg., 1875 June 12
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Legal battle continues over Brierfield.
Dates:
1875 June 12
Richard Coke to My dear Sir (Jefferson Davis). Austin, , 1875 June 14
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Letter from The Story of Texas A and M (1951).
Dates:
1875 June 14
Jefferson Davis to My Dear Sir (Richard Coke). Memphis, Tenn. , 1875 July 8
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Letter from The Story of Texas A and M (1951).
Dates:
1875 July 8
Your Husband to My dear Wife. , 1875 June 14
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Controversy over Brierfield continues and Mr. Davis Also mentions plans for a short trip to New Orleans.
Dates:
1875 June 14
Your father to My dear Daughter. New Orleans, La., 1875 June 20
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1875 June 20
Your Husband to My dear Wife. New Orleans, La., 1875 June 24
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Speaks mostly of business negotiations and his hopes of seeing her the first part of July.
Dates:
1875 June 24
Your Husband to My dear Wife. New Orleans, La., 1875 June 25
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Writes that the notice for taking depositions of the negroes and hearing of the case has been postponed.
Dates:
1875 June 25
Jefferson Davis Letters, 1875 July-December
File — Box: 127, 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:
1875 July-December
Jefferson Davis to My dear Sir (Maj. A.R. Wiggs). Memphis, Tenn., 1875 July 23
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1875 July 23
Your Husband to (Varina)., 1875 August 28
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1875 August 28
Jefferson Davis to My dear Sir (Maj. A.R. Wiggs). Memphis, Tenn. , 1875 September 5
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1875 September 5
Your Husband to (Varina). Southern Hotel, St. Louis., 1875 September 9
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1875 September 9
Your Husband to My dear Wife. Executive Mansion. , 1875 September 12
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Writes of his trip, of Jefferson Jr. and his health.
Dates:
1875 September 12
Your Husband to My dear Wife. Kansas City. , 1875 September 16
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
His plans to leave for Denver.
Dates:
1875 September 16
Your Husband to dear Wife. Clear Creek Cannon, Colorado., 1875 September 21
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
States that his health has improved and describes territory.
Dates:
1875 September 21
Your Husband to My dear Wife. Manitou, Colorado., 1875 September 23
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Description of springs etc. and his hopes of an early return to his family.
Dates:
1875 September 23
Your Husband to dear Wife. Fairview, Ky., October 9, 1875
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Describes reception given for him and mentions business pertaining to negroes at Brierfield.
Dates:
October 9, 1875
Husband to My dear Wife. Vicksburg. , 1875 October 22
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Legal proceedings start over ownership of Brierfield. Some of negroes being called in.
Dates:
1875 October 22
(Jefferson) to My dear Wife. Vicksburg, Miss., 1875 October 28
Item — Box: 127, 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:
1875 October 28
Your Husband to My dear Wife. New Orleans., 1875 November 6
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Speaks mostly of business.
Dates:
1875 November 6
Your husband to My dear Wife. New Orleans., 1875 November 9
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
His distress over Mrs. Davis’s poor health and her domestic difficulties. Writes also of his business worries
Dates:
1875 November 9
Your Husband to My dear Wife. New Orleans., 1875 November 11
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Expresses his grief over the ship wreck in which they fear their son is lost. (Jefferson Jr.)
Dates:
1875 November 11
Your Husband to Dear Wife. Mississippi City., 1875 November 18
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Writes of his visit to the Gulf Coast and return to the site they once selected for their home. Second part of letter written from New Orleans on November 19. Concerns business.
Dates:
1875 November 18
Husband to My dear Wife. Vicksburg, Miss., 1875 December 3
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
More legal business concerning the Hurricane and Brierfield. Winnie’s 16th birthday.
Dates:
1875 December 3
Helen M. Keary to My dear Uncles. North Bend., 1875 December 9
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Letter concerning taxes due on property. Note on bottom of letter to Varina (V. D.) from J. D.
Dates:
1875 December 9
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