Box 129
Container
Contains 119 Results:
(Jefferson Davis) to (Molly). Memphis., 1871 November 10
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 9
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:
1871 November 10
(Jefferson Davis) to (Molly). Memphis., 1872 February 28
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 9
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 28
(Jefferson Davis) to (Molly). Memphis., 1872 May 28
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 9
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 May 28
(Jefferson Davis) to (Molly). Memphis., July 19
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 9
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:
July 19
(Jefferson Davis) to (Molly). (Memphis)., 1872 December 7
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 9
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 December 7
(Jefferson Davis) to (Molly). (Memphis)., 1873 April 2
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 9
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:
1873 April 2
(Jefferson Davis) to (Molly). Memphis., 1873 August 24
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 9
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:
1873 August 24
(Jefferson Davis) to (Molly). Louisville, Kentucky., 1873 October 16
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 9
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:
1873 October 16
(Jefferson Davis) to (Molly). Memphis., 1873 November 23
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 9
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:
1873 November 23
(Jefferson Davis) to (Molly). (Memphis)., 1873 December 8
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 9
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:
1873 December 8
(Jefferson Davis) to (Molly). (Memphis)., 1874 August 4, 1874
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 9
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:
1874 August 4, 1874
Jefferson Davis Writings
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 10
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:
1823 - 1889
First draft of “Prefatory Introduction” to The Rise and Fall of the Confederate States., undated
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 10
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:
undated
“Scotland & the Scottish People.”, 1875 November 30
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
An address delivered in the city of Memphis, Tennessee on St. Andrew’s Day, 1875.
Dates:
1875 November 30
Jefferson Davis Letters, 1883
File — Box: 129, 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:
1883
Husband to Wife. New Orleans., 1883 February 24
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Asks that Gen. Fitz., Lee and Dr. J. Wm. Jones be met at the station. Encloses a letter from Dr. Jones.
Dates:
1883 February 24
Husband to Wife. New Orleans., 1883 March 14
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1883 March 14
Husband to Wife. New Orleans., 1883 March 28
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1883 March 28
Jefferson Davis to (William S. Farish). Beauvoir., 1883 May 19
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1883 May 19
Jefferson Davis to Mollie (Mary Stamps). Beauvoir, Harrison Co., 1883 May 30
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1883 May 30
Jefferson Davis to (Gen. George Washington Custis Lee). Beauvoir, Miss., 1883 June 18
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
An explanation as to why he could not deliver the address at the inauguration of the Lee statue.
Dates:
1883 June 18
Jefferson Davis to (W.D. Northered). Beauvoir, Miss., 1883 September 10
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1883 September 10
Jefferson Davis to (Gen. George Washington Custis Lee). Beauvoir, Miss., 1883 October 22
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
An answer as to why Lee was not assigned to command in W. Virginia during 1863-64.
Dates:
1883 October 22
Jefferson Davis to Friend (B.M. Blackburn). Beauvoir, Miss., 1883 October 22
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1883 October 22
Husband to Wife. New Orleans, LA., 1883 October 31
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Pertains mostly to business.
Dates:
1883 October 31
Husband to Wife. Beauvoir., 1883 Monday Night
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1883 Monday Night
Jefferson Davis Letters, 1884
File — Box: 129, 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:
1884
Virginia Clay to Jefferson Davis. Curleys, AL., 1884 February 8
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1884 February 8
Rich. H. Wilmer to (Jefferson Davis). Mobile, AL., 1884 April 9
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Expresses his great gratification at the prospect of having the Davises visit with him.
Dates:
1884 April 9
Jefferson Davis to (Addison Hayes). , 1884 May 28
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1884 May 28
Husband to Wife. New Orleans., 1884 June 4
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
A note with rather discouraging news concerning business.
Dates:
1884 June 4
Lucy J. Boyle to Jefferson Davis. Locust Grove., 1884 June 20
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
A letter concerning business arrangements.
Dates:
1884 June 20
Niece Lucy to Jefferson Davis. Locust Grove., 1884 July 5
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Letter asking for extension of time to pay debt.
Dates:
1884 July 5
Jefferson Davis to (Miss V.D. Hayes). No. 66 Baronne St., New Orleans., 1884 July 19
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Affectionate letter to his granddaughter.
Dates:
1884 July 19
E.C. Booth to Dear Sir (Hon. Jeff. Davis). Chestnut Hill., Philadelphia, PA., 1884 September 15
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Writes that he had requested editors to send copies of some of his writings as they were printed. Also says that he had received some very complimentary letters concerning his writing.
Dates:
1884 September 15
Husband to Wife. New Orleans., 1884 September 26
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1884 September 26
Husband to Wife. Beauvoir. , 1884 October 2
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1884 October 2
Husband to Wife. Beauvoir., 1884 October 9
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Writes of daily happenings at Beauvoir and also some business concerning Brierfield.
Dates:
1884 October 9
Husband to Wife. Beauvoir., 1884 October 22
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Writes about matters at home.
Dates:
1884 October 22
Husband to Wife. Beauvoir., 1884 October 25
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Mentions some business concerning Brierfield and happenings at Beauvoir.
Dates:
1884 October 25
Husband to Wife. Saturday Packet (on Board)., 1884 November 8
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
A note saying that he has received a telegram stating that William was dangerously ill.
Dates:
1884 November 8
Husband to Wife. Saturday, J.M. White., 1884 November 22
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
The worries and difficulties of having a levee built at Brierfield.
Dates:
1884 November 22
Husband to Wife. New Orleans., approximately 1884 December 6
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Matters concerning Brierfield and suggestions for some jobs that could be done at Beauvoir during his absence.
Dates:
approximately 1884 December 6
Husband to Wife. Brierfield, MS., 1884 December 9
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Writes of the troubles and “rundown conditions of Brierfield with little hope for its future.”
Dates:
1884 December 9
Husband to Wife. Beauvoir., approixmately 1884 Friday evening
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Writes of his regret of Addison’s (son-in-law) intention to go to Colorado (for his health) Also mentions his wife’s return.
Dates:
approixmately 1884 Friday evening
Jefferson Davis Letters, 1885
File — Box: 129, 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:
1885
R.K. Benner to Jefferson Davis. Auburn, ME., 1885 January 28
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1885 January 28
Jefferson Davis to Varina Howell Davis. New Orleans., 1885 February 7
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
A note and stated that he was enclosing twenty dollars.
Dates:
1885 February 7
Jefferson Davis to Varina Howell Davis. New Orleans., 1885 May 9
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Writes mostly of business matters concerning Brierfield.
Dates:
1885 May 9
Jefferson Davis to Varina Howell Davis. Beauvoir., 1885 May 29
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Writes of an incident that occurred during the Civil War concerning a little dog.
Dates:
1885 May 29