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Box 128

 Container

Contains 13 Collections and/or Records:

Jefferson Davis Letters, 1878 September-December

 File — Box: 128, Folder: 5
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: 1878 September-December

Jefferson Davis to My dear Friend (J.W. Crafts). Beauvoir, Miss., 1878 September 4

 Item — Box: 128, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents Writes mostly of the epidemic which hit the country. Also enclosed clipping.
Dates: 1878 September 4

Jefferson Davis to Dear Addison. Beauvoir. , 1878 September 14

 Item — Box: 128, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents Business letter requesting renewal of note for Mrs. Dorsey.
Dates: 1878 September 14

Jefferson Davis to My dear Daughter. Beauvoir, Harrison Co., Miss., 1878 September 25

 Item — Box: 128, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents Expresses his anxiety over disease that is spreading over entire country.
Dates: 1878 September 25

Jefferson Davis to J.B. Jennings. 23 Philpot Lane., 1878 September 26

 Item — Box: 128, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents Concerning castles in Spain and the Helms affair.
Dates: 1878 September 26

(Jefferson Davis) to My dear Addison (Hayes). Beauvoir, Miss., 1878 October 12

 Item — Box: 128, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents Writes of their anxiety over the critical illness of Jefferson Jr., and their desire to be with him, but due to the epidemic think it wise to remain at home.
Dates: 1878 October 12

Jefferson Davis to Dear Addison (Hayes). Beauvoir, Miss., 1878 October 18

 Item — Box: 128, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents Expresses their grief over the death of their son Jefferson Jr., and thanks his son-in-law for his unfailing efforts to save him. Mentions that Mrs. Davis is quite ill.
Dates: 1878 October 18

Jefferson Davis to Dear Addison (Hayes). Beauvoir, Miss., 1878 November 2

 Item — Box: 128, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents Note enclosing the note of Mrs. Dorsey endorsed, and states that when the means of travel are restored to their normal condition that he and Mrs. Davis will go to Memphis.
Dates: 1878 November 2

Your Father to My darling Pollie. Beauvoir, Miss., 1878 November 8

 Item — Box: 128, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents Writes that her mother has been helping to nurse a very sick child and that as soon as possible he and Mrs. Davis will go to Memphis.
Dates: 1878 November 8

Your Husband to Dear Wife. Beauvoir., 1878 November 11

 Item — Box: 128, Folder: 5
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: 1878 November 11

Your Father to My darling Baby (Winnie Anne). Beauvoir., 1878 November 27

 Item — Box: 128, Folder: 5
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: 1878 November 27

Jefferson Davis to My dear Crafts. Beauvoir, Harrison Co., Miss. , 1878 December 22

 Item — Box: 128, Folder: 5
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: 1878 December 22

Jefferson Davis to Hon. O. R. Singleton. Mississippi City., 1878

 Item — Box: 128, Folder: 5
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: 1878