Box 127
Container
Contains 23 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