Box 128
Container
Contains 138 Collections and/or Records:
Your Husband to My own dear Winnie. Mississippi City., 1877 July 15
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 July 15
Jefferson Davis to Dear Addison (Hayes). Beauvoir., 1877 September 29
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Shows concern over business matters, and his anxiety over his daughter’s health. Expresses his hopes that Mrs. Davis can come home soon.
Dates:
1877 September 29
Jefferson Davis to My darling Daughter (Margaret), Mississippi City., 1877 October 15
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Mentions that he is not well and his hopes that she is better. Expects Mrs. Davis to arrive on the Spain soon.
Dates:
1877 October 15
Jefferson Davis to My dear daughter (Varina Anne). Mississippi City., 1877 October 17
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Writes that he is expecting Mrs. Davis unless she has postponed her voyage. His hopes that she will grow in learning, wisdom and grace while she is at school in Germany.
Dates:
1877 October 17
Jefferson Davis to My dear Addison (Hayes). Mississippi City., 1877 October 22
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Writes of business matters and also mentions that he thinks Mrs. Davis has left England returning to the U.S.
Dates:
1877 October 22
Jefferson Davis to Addison (Hayes). Memphis., 1877 December 29
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 December 29
Jefferson Davis Letters, 1878 February-August
File — Box: 128, Folder: 4
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 February-August
Husband to My darling Wife. Mississippi City., 1878 Febraury 16
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 4
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 Febraury 16
Jefferson Davis to Dear Addison (Hayes). Mississippi City. , 1878 February 17
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Enclosed draft he had accepted. Says that he has heard nothing in regard to the Brierfield suit.
Dates:
1878 February 17
Husband to My dear Wife. , 1878 February 19
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Writes that the manuscript he has been working on for some time is now ready for proof reading.
Dates:
1878 February 19
Your Father to My darling Pollie (Margaret). Beauvoir., 1878 February 25
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Birthday greetings to his daughter.
Dates:
1878 February 25
Jefferson Davis to Dear Addison (Hayes). Mississippi City., 1878 February 28
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 4
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 February 28
Jefferson Davis to Sir (ed. of The Catholic Universe). Beauvoir, Miss., 1878 March
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 4
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 March
Jefferson Davis to Dear Addison (Hayes). Mississippi City., 1878 March 11
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Refers mostly to business matters. Also mentions that he is much gratified that his daughter is much improved.
Dates:
1878 March 11
Jefferson Davis to Dear Addison (Hayes). Mississippi City., 1878 March 22
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Pertains to business matters and says that friends inquire whether or not they expect to come to the coast for part of the summer.
Dates:
1878 March 22
Jefferson Davis to My darling Daughter (Varina Anne). Harrison County, Miss., 1878 March 30
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 4
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 March 30
Jefferson Davis to My dear Wife. Mississippi City., 1878 March 30
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 4
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 March 30
Your Husband to My dear Wife. Mississippi City., 1878 April 10
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Mentions friends and relatives. He also mentions the charges that he was attired as a woman when he was captured after the Civil War.
Dates:
1878 April 10
Jefferson Davis to Dear Addison (Hayes) Mississippi City., 1878 April 27
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Refers to some papers containing the Davis’ war history.
Dates:
1878 April 27
Jefferson Davis to My dear Sir (Revd. F. Stringfellow). Beauvoir, Harrison Co., Miss., 1878 June 4
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 4
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 June 4
Jefferson Davis to My dear Addison (Hayes). Beauvoir, Harrison Co., Mississippi. , 1878 June 18
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Legal matters concerning Hurricane and Brierfield.
Dates:
1878 June 18
Jefferson Davis to Dear Son., 1878 June 21
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
States that he and Mrs. Davis are uneasy about their money which is in the hands of a Mr. Boyle.
Dates:
1878 June 21
Jefferson Davis to Dear Friend (C.J. Wright). Beauvoir, Harrison Co., Miss., 1878 July 17
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Concerns an editorial written in the New Orleans Democrat pertaining to States rights and slavery and Mr. Davis writes that they must “attempt to pervert my words into a recommendation to review the attempt to secede.”
Dates:
1878 July 17
Jefferson Davis to Dear Young Friend. Beauvoir, Harrison Co. Miss., 1878 August 13
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 4
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 August 13
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
Jefferson Davis Letters, 1879
File — Box: 128, Folder: 6
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:
1879
Jefferson Davis to L.B. Northrup., 1879 January 11
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 6
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:
1879 January 11
Your Husband to Dear Wife. (Beauvoir)., 1879 February 9
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 6
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:
1879 February 9
Sarah Anne Dorsey to Hon. Jefferson Davis. St. Charles Hotel., 1879 March 28
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 6
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:
1879 March 28
Ban (Jeff. Davis) to My dear Wife. Beauvoir., 1879 April 7
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 6
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:
1879 April 7
Rasalie Friedlander to Dear Sir (Jefferson Davis), 1879
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
(Plus a record of Winnie Davis’ expenses for journey during the summer vacation of 1879)
Dates:
1879
Jefferson Davis to My dear Mary. Beauvoir., 1879 August 4
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
A letter defending himself against criticism in certain newspapers.
Dates:
1879 August 4
Your Husband to My dear Wife. New Orleans., 1879 December 18
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Mentions his purchases and also mentions domr legal proceedings.
Dates:
1879 December 18
Jefferson Davis Letters, 1880
File — Box: 128, Folder: 7
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:
1880
Elizabeth T. Eggleston to Mr. Jefferson Davis. Vicksburg, Miss., 1880 January 11
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 7
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:
1880 January 11
(Jefferson Davis) to My own sweet little Nan. Beauvoir, Miss., 1880 February 29
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Business letter concerning a court decision.
Dates:
1880 February 29
Your Husband to My dear Wife. New Orleans., 1880 March 10
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Tells of happenings at home.
Dates:
1880 March 10
(Jefferson Davis) to My darling little girl. Beauvoir, Harrison Co., Miss., June 9, 1880
Item — Box: 128, Folder: 7
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:
June 9, 1880