Box 128
Container
Contains 138 Collections and/or Records:
Jefferson Davis Letters, 1876 January-April
File — Box: 128, 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:
1876 January-April
James Lyon to My dear Mr. Davis. Richmond., 1876 January 14
Item — Box: 128, 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:
1876 January 14
Your loving Father to My darling Pollie. New Orleans., 1876 January 19
Item — Box: 128, 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:
1876 January 19
Your Husband to My dear Wife. New Orleans., 1876 January 22
Item — Box: 128, 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:
1876 January 22
Your Husband to My dear Wife. New Orleans., 1876 January 28
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Writes mostly of business matters.
Dates:
1876 January 28
Your Husband to My dear Wife. New Orleans., 1876 January 31
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Writes of his election as president of the American Department of the Mississippi Valley Society. Tells of his plans and asks her preference as to a residence.
Dates:
1876 January 31
R.H. Chittenden to Mr. Jefferson Davis. Brooklyn., 1876 February 7
Item — Box: 128, 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:
1876 February 7
Geo. O. Kelly to Madam (Varina). New Tacoma, Wash., 1876 February 16
Item — Box: 128, 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:
1876 February 16
Jefferson Davis to My dear Sir (G.O. Kelly). (New Orleans), 1876 February 16
Item — Box: 128, 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:
1876 February 16
Your Husband to My dear Wife. New Orleans., 1876 March 2
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
His distress over her fall. Writes that he also had a fall the same day.
Dates:
1876 March 2
Your Husband to My Wife. , 1876 March 7
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
His anxiety over her health.
Dates:
1876 March 7
Husband to My dear Wife. , 1876 March 15
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Tells her of his arrangements for lodging and meals during his stay in New Orleans. That he is ready for her to come when she can.
Dates:
1876 March 15
Bradley T. Johnson to J. Davis. Senate Chamber, Richmond, Va., 1876 March 15
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Concerning silver service.
Dates:
1876 March 15
Your Husband to My dear Wife. New Orleans., 1876 March 22
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Tells of his hopes and his plans. Mentions also some business concerning the plantation.
Dates:
1876 March 22
Your Husband to My dear Wife. New Orleans., 1876 March 25
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Expresses his anxiety over her illness and his desire to be with her. Also mentions business concerning the Mississippi Valley Society.
Dates:
1876 March 25
Your Husband to My dear Wife., 1876 March 31
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Most of letter concerns business and his worries over her health.
Dates:
1876 March 31
Your Husband to (Varina)., April 22
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Envelope dated April 22.
Dates:
April 22
(Jefferson Davis) to My darling Pollie. Vicksburg., 1876 April 23
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Expresses his anxiety over Mrs. Davis’s health and Winnie’s. Mentions some legal proceedings.
Dates:
1876 April 23
Your Husband to My dear Wife. Vicksburg., 1876 April 25
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Writes of business concerning Brierfield and Hurricane and mentions his health.
Dates:
1876 April 25
Jefferson Davis Letters, 1876 May-December
File — Box: 128, 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:
1876 May-December
Jefferson Davis to My dear Daughter (Margaret). S.S. Memphis., 1876 May 25
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
A letter written as Mr. Davis and Mrs. Davis were sailing for Liverpool.
Dates:
1876 May 25
Your Husband to My dear Wife. Wood Hall, South Dulwich, Surrey, England., 1876 June 20
Item — Box: 128, 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:
1876 June 20
Jefferson Davis to My dear Addison Hayes. Wood Hall, South Dulwich, Surrey, England. , 1876 June 21
Item — Box: 128, 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:
1876 June 21
Your Husband to My dear Wife. London, England., 1876 June 24
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Letter is concerned mostly with business.
Dates:
1876 June 24
Your Husband to My dear Wife. Vicksburg, Miss., 1876 July 11
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Business regarding their property (legal proceedings). He also mentions that the Mississippi Valley Society wished to send him to London.
Dates:
1876 July 11
Jefferson Davis to Col. Munford. London, England. , 1876 August 2
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Concerning Mumford’s invention for postage stamps.
Dates:
1876 August 2
Jefferson Davis to My dear Daughter (Varina Anne). London, England, 1876 September 21
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Writes of Mrs. Davis’s health and their grief in her departure.
Dates:
1876 September 21
Husband to My dear Wife. Chantilly. , 1876 October 25
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Plans for visiting Paris and an early departure for London.
Dates:
1876 October 25
Your Husband to My dear Wife. Mont Po, Chantilly, Oise, France, , 1876 October 22
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Describes his trip to Chantilly, speaks of his visit with Mr. Mann and makes rather indefinite plans for returning to London.
Dates:
1876 October 22
Your Husband to My dear Wife. Hotel d’Oriens, Paris, France., approximately 1876 October 29
Item — Box: 128, 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:
approximately 1876 October 29
Your Husband to My dear Wife. Carlsruche. , 1876 October 31
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Writes of his visit to Winnie and his plans for returning to London.
Dates:
1876 October 31
Your Husband to My dear Wife. S.S. Adriatic., 1876 November 25
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Says that he is nearing his destination on his return to the U.S. Will visit the children in Memphis before going to Vicksburg.
Dates:
1876 November 25
Jefferson Davis to My dear Wife. St. Charles Hotel., 1876 December 9
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Show concern over business affairs and mentions friends that he has seen.
Dates:
1876 December 9
Jefferson Davis to My dear Wife. New Orleans, La., 1876 December 24
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Writes of his sadness in being so far from Mrs. Davis at the Christmas season. He also mentions the family and their many friends and business matters. He tells of his desire to have a permanent home – preferably on the Gulf coast.
Dates:
1876 December 24
Telegram to Jefferson. Concerning room reservation. Chantilly, France., 1876
Item — Box: 128, 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:
1876
Jefferson Davis Letters, 1877
File — Box: 128, 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:
1877
Jefferson Davis to My dear Wife. Beauvoir, Sea Shore of Miss., 1877 January 1
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Sends greetings of the new year and his hopes of buying a suitable home for them on the Mississippi coast. Second part of letter written Jan. 2, 1877. Writes of his health and again mentions his desire to live on the Mississippi coast.
Dates:
1877 January 1
Jefferson Davis to My dear Daughter (Pollie). Mississippi City., 1877 February 1
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Description of cottage he has rented and his need for some simple furnishings.
Dates:
1877 February 1
Jefferson Davis to Dear Addison (Hayes). Mississippi City., 1877 Febraury 2
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Concerns business and directions for Robert’s trip to Beauvoir. (Robert was Mr. Davis’s servant)
Dates:
1877 Febraury 2
Jefferson Davis to Dear Addison (Hayes). Mississippi City., 1877 February 12
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Concerns monetary matters and some stocks belonging to Mrs. Davis.
Dates:
1877 February 12
Jefferson Davis to My dear Addison (Hayes). Mississippi City., 1877 February 24
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Concerns business matters.
Dates:
1877 February 24
(Jefferson) to My dearest Wife, Winnie. Mississippi City., 1877 February 26
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
A letter written on their wedding anniversary. It also discloses their disappointment in Jeff, Jr.
Dates:
1877 February 26
Jefferson Davis to My Darling Baby (Varina Anne). Mississippi City. , 1877 March 19
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Date information supplied by Rice University.
Dates:
1877 March 19
Jefferson Davis to My darling Daughter (Varina Anne). Mississippi City., 1877 April 24
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Mentions his pleasure in her interest in school and that he is looking forward to Mrs. Davis’s return from England.
Dates:
1877 April 24
Samuel Cooper to His Excellency Jefferson Davis. Alexandria, Va., 1877 April 25
Item — Box: 128, 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:
1877 April 25
Jefferson Davis to My Darling Wife. Mississippi City., 1877 May 1
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Shows much concern over her health. Mentions disappointments and worries.
Dates:
1877 May 1
Jefferson Davis to My Addison (Hayes). Mississippi City., 1877 May 18
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Business – mostly concerning Brierfield and Hurricane. Mentions that if the tide should change for the better that he might go to England for Mrs. Davis in the fall.
Dates:
1877 May 18
Johnson Armstrong to Jefferson Davis. New Orleans., 1877 May 31
Item — Box: 128, 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:
1877 May 31
Jefferson Davis to Dear Addison (Hayes). Beauvoir., approximately 1877 June 19
Item — Box: 128, 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:
approximately 1877 June 19
Your Husband to (Varina). Memphis, Tenn., 1877June 11
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Writes of their new grandson. Also mentions financial problems and his plans for her to stay in England until winter.
Dates:
1877June 11