Box 127

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...

Scope and Contents Writes her of her mother’s health and his plans

Scope and Contents A note saying that he finds himself obliged to go to Richmond the next day. Expects to return a week or ten days.

Scope and Contents Writes that the business trip which he made to Richmond was of no value due to the evil genius of the Carolina Co. He is much discouraged as is General Hampton.

Scope and Contents Letter pertains mostly to business concerning the Carolina Insurance Co., and the negotiations made which were unwise and loosely conducted. He also mentions that he went by Lexington to see the Children en route to Memphis.

Scope and Contents Writes that he is alone in the big house with no definite object in view from which to derive the income which they need. He hopes the darkest hour is that which next preceds the dawn. He expects to go to Alabama to visit an iron mine in which he has a small investment.

Scope and Contents Says that he has sent in his resignation as president of the Carolina Insurance Co., and that it was accepted. He did not think that he would receive any pay immediately from his stock in the company. He had received favorable reports on the crops on Hurricane and Brierfield and felt hopeful of the income from that source.

Scope and Contents Writes that he has not been able to get his money affairs with the Carolina Insurance Co., closed. He wished to join her in Canada or wherever it will be most agreeable to her and best for health. Mentions several places they might consider to make their home.

Scope and Contents Writes that his tide of fortune is at its lowest ebb. That everything is adverse. Mentions selling some of their furniture as a means of obtaining money. Hopes to be reunited with her very soon.

Scope and Contents His plans for meeting her in Louisville. He also writes that he is much depressed and could see no light ahead.

Scope and Contents Writes that he arrived after accidental detentions. Found Jeff looking well.

Scope and Contents Mentions some business and also his plans for going abroad for his health. Says that Jeff does not seem to be doing very well at the Institute.

Scope and Contents Letter in which he says that he will be delayed in returning to her. He mentions that the stock holders in the Carolina Branch at Baltimore are much dissatisfied with the information that he gave them.

Scope and Contents Writes mostly of business dealings and some very unpleasant conversation with a relative concerning some property.

Scope and Contents A letter wishing happy new year to Mrs. Davis and the children. Also mentions some business concerning the plantations.