Box 127
Container
Contains 16 Collections and/or Records:
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
Jefferson Davis to My dear Daughter (Margaret). Memphis, Tenn., 1872 September 6
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Mentions his indecision as to their future residence, says that his decision depends on business arrangements.
Dates:
1872 September 6
Jefferson Davis to My dear daughter (Margaret). Memphis, Tenn., 1872 September 7
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 September 7
Jefferson Davis to Dear Wife. Baltimore, Md., 1872 September 18
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Concerns his arrival in Baltimore and his worries over the insurance company there. He also mentions friends whom he has seen.
Dates:
1872 September 18
Jefferson Davis to My dear Son (Jeff Jr.) Baltimore, Md., 1872 September 27
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 September 27
Jefferson Davis to My dear Wife. Baltimore, Md., 1872 September 29
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Expresses his grief in learning of the death of his friend Patton Anderson. He mentions also that he will be delayed in Baltimore longer than he had expected.
Dates:
1872 September 29
Jefferson Davis to Dear Wife. Baltimore, Md., 1872 October 3
Item — Box: 127, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Note saying that he was leaving that night for Richmond and that she could expect him by 10th of month.
Dates:
1872 October 3