Box 129
Container
Contains 119 Collections and/or Records:
(Genl.) Geo. W. Jones to the Hon. Jno. Carroll Walsk. Dubuque, IA., 1886 August 25
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Correcting a mistake in which Jefferson Davis and others had thought he had met with an accident.
Dates:
1886 August 25
Jefferson Davis to (Varina Anne Davis). Beauvoir, MS., 1886 September 3
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Their loneliness in her absence while she is on a visit to Richmond.
Dates:
1886 September 3
Jefferson Davis to My dear Addison (Hayes). Beauvoir, MS., 1886 September 11
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1886 September 11
Your Husband to Dear Wife. Steamer T. P. Leathers., 1886 December 9
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
A note stating that he expects to reach home the next day.
Dates:
1886 December 9
Gen. (E. G. W. Butler) to My dear Mr. Davis. (Paris?)., 1886 December 9
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1886 December 9
Jefferson Davis to Betty. New Orleans, LA., 1886
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1886
Jefferson Davis Letters, 1887
File — Box: 129, 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:
1887
Jefferson Davis to Niece (Lize)., 1887 January 5
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1887 January 5
Jefferson Davis to Niece Lize. Beauvoir, MS., 1887 March 6
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
A very lengthy critical reply to his niece’s allegations.
Dates:
1887 March 6
Richard H. Wilmer to (Jefferson Davis) Mobile, AL., 1887 March 11
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Writes that he has instructed the press to send the first copy of his book to Jefferson Davis as a token of his love and veneration. Also tells of his admiration for Mrs. Davis and Winnie.
Dates:
1887 March 11
William M. Strickland to Jefferson Davis. Holly Springs, MS., 1887 May 25
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1887 May 25
unknown to Uncle (Jefferson Davis). Greenville, MS., 1887 May 25
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1887 May 25
A. B. Beresford Hope to Mr. Davis. Arklow House Connaught Place. , approximately 1887 July 10
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Thanks him for a newspaper which Mr. Davis had sent him and also mentions that he was excusing himself from Parliament for the year because of illness.
Dates:
approximately 1887 July 10
Jefferson Davis to Sister Bettie (Mrs. B. Taylor Dandridge). Beauvoir House, Beauvoir, MS., 1887 September 20
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1887 September 20
D. H. Hill to Jefferson Davis. Milledgeville, Georgia., 1887 October 25
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
A letter of introduction in which he introduces Captain Matheson (Commandant of Cadets) to Jefferson Davis. Ill health prevented him from meeting with Mr. Davis and other veterans.
Dates:
1887 October 25
F. N. Gallaher to Jefferson Davis. New Orleans., 1887 November 3
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1887 November 3
Jefferson Davis Letters, 1888
File — Box: 129, 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:
1888
Jefferson Davis to (Pollie). Beauvoir., 1888 January 17
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Writes of his anxiety over state of Addison’s health (son-in-law).
Dates:
1888 January 17
Jefferson Davis to Gordon L. Ford. Beauvoir, Mississippi., 1888 April 20
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1888 April 20
Jefferson Davis to H. C. Harrison. Beauvoir, Mississippi., 1888 April 24
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1888 April 24
Jefferson Davis to Maj. W. T. Walthall. Beauvoir, Mississippi., 1888 May 22
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Letter demanding his right to all material which his assistant is gathering for manuscript.
Dates:
1888 May 22
Jefferson Davis to Miss Graham. Beauvoir, Mississippi., 1888 August 4
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1888 August 4
J. A. Early to Jefferson Davis. Cotton Factors. Nos. 64 & 66 Baronne, Mississippi., 1888 August 8
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Writes that the cigar holder he is sending was made by his own hands out of buckeye that grew in the Allegheny mountains of Virginia.
Dates:
1888 August 8
Jefferson Davis to J. D. Ramsey. Beauvoir, Mississippi., 1888 October 30
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
A letter of advice as to his course in life.
Dates:
1888 October 30
Jefferson Davis to L. Narcisse Prudhome. Beauvoir, Mississippi., 1888 December 28
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
States that he does not have any of the cotton that he describes although he is still a planter and has several varieties of cotton.
Dates:
1888 December 28
Jefferson Davis Letters, 1889
File — Box: 129, 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:
1889
J. Wilson MacDonald to My dear Sir. New York, New York., 1888 February 3
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Enclosed a letter which he had placed in safe keeping over twenty six years earlier from a Mr. O’Conor. The letter gave evidence of Mr. O’Conor’s unalterable friendship for Jefferson Davis.
Dates:
1888 February 3
Jefferson Davis to Jeff (Addison Jefferson Hayes). Beauvoir., 1889 April 26
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
An affectionate letter written to his grandson telling him how much he missed him and the other grandchildren.
Dates:
1889 April 26
Jefferson Davis to Varina D. Hayes. Beauvoir., 1889 June 18
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
A letter thanking her for a birthday letter and presents.
Dates:
1889 June 18
Jefferson Davis to Joseph Milliamson. Beauvoir, Mississippi., 1889 July 3
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1889 July 3
Jefferson Davis to Addison J. Hayes. Beauvoir., 1889 September 12
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1889 September 12
Jefferson Davis to Friend (Mr. Mann). Beauvoir., 1889 October 22
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Writes that Varina (Winnie) will be in Paris shortly and hopes to see him. Note on envelope: Mr. Mann was dead before I could deliver the letter. And he had gone before mine could get to him, he died while I was writing to him.
Dates:
1889 October 22
Jefferson Davis to (Varina Howell Davis). Brierfield, Mississippi., 1889 November 12
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1889 November 12
Jefferson Davis to Dearest Betty. Beauvoir House., 1889
Item — Box: 129, 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:
1889
Jefferson Davis Letters, undated
File — Box: 129, Folder: 8
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
Note on paper “For we were born freemen and will not die slaves.”, undated
Item — Box: 129, 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:
undated
(Jefferson Davis) to unknown. One incomplete letter., undated
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Description of cell in prison, his health, clothes and how he is guarded.
Dates:
undated
(Jefferson Davis) Concerns General Wool, approximately 1857
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 8
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 1857
Jefferson Davis to Wife. The Royal Hotel, Edinburgh., Monday
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 8
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:
Monday
Husband to Wife., Monday night
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 8
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:
Monday night
Husband to Wife., Saturday evening
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 8
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:
Saturday evening
Jefferson Davis to Joseph and Varina., undated
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
To Varina when she went to school in Philadelphia?
Dates:
undated
Jefferson Davis. Fragment of a speech or a letter., undated
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 8
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
Husband to Wife., Monday
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 8
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:
Monday
(Jefferson Davis) to Varina. Executive Mansion, Jefferson City., September 12
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 8
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:
September 12
Ida to Uncle Jeff (Florida A. Davis McCaleb to Davis) . Diamond Place., approximately 1830s October 15
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
(See vol. 1 of Davis Papers, p. 477) – information supplied by Rice University
Dates:
approximately 1830s October 15
Card with poem. Greenbrier C. to President Davis. Lewisburg., March 1
Item — Box: 129, Folder: 8
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:
March 1
Letters of Jefferson Davis to Joseph Davis, Lise Mitchell, and Mary Stamps
File — 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:
1823 - 1889
(Jefferson Davis) to Brother. Montreal., 1867 July 22
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:
1867 July 22
Jefferson Davis to Daughter (Lise). Memphis., 1869 November 30
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:
1869 November 30