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Box 129

 Container

Contains 119 Results:

J.F. Early to (Jefferson Davis). New Orleans., 1885 August 10

 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 August 10

Jefferson Davis to Pollie (Margaret Davis Hayes). Beauvoir., 1885 August 10

 Item — Box: 129, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents

An affectionate note to his daughter.

Dates: 1885 August 10

William Mercer Green to Jefferson Davis. Sewanee, TN., 1885 October 23

 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 October 23

Your Husband to My dear Wife. New Orleans., 1885 October 31

 Item — Box: 129, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents

Writes of his delay en route to New Orleans due to engine trouble.

Dates: 1885 October 31

E. S. Stuart to Friend Clark (possibly M.H. Clark). Fairview, KY., 1885 December 17

 Item — Box: 129, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents

Enclosed a deed from W.K. Reeves to be sent to Jefferson Davis giving him the title to the old homestead. Also contains a copy of the deed.

Dates: 1885 December 17

M. H. Clark to (Jefferson Davis). Clarksville, TN., 1885 December 19

 Item — Box: 129, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents

Enclosed a copy of the deed to Jefferson Davis’s birthplace a Baptist church is to be built on the spot and a marble table with inscription recording it as his birthplace

Dates: 1885 December 19

R. W. Downer to Jefferson Davis. Fairview, KY., 1885 December 19

 Item — Box: 129, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents

Invitation to attend the dedication of the new church which has been built on Jefferson Davis’s old homestead.

Dates: 1885 December 19

Jefferson Davis to Varina Howell Davis. Brierfield, MS., 1885 December 24

 Item — Box: 129, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents

Mentions the many problems facing him at Brierfield – especially labor.

Dates: 1885 December 24

Jefferson Davis Letters, 1886

 File — 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 to Varina Howell Davis. Brierfield., 1886 January 1

 Item — Box: 129, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents

His hope of settling the affairs of Brierfield before a new man is put in charge.

Dates: 1886 January 1

J. B. O’Kelly to (possibly Jeff Davis). Somerset, LA., 1886 April 12

 Item — Box: 129, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents

His recollection of the division of Brierfield and Hurricane plantations as one of the commissioners.

Dates: 1886 April 12

Jefferson Davis to Charles Nelson. Beauvoir., 1886 July 3

 Item — Box: 129, Folder: 4
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Gift of Mr. Clyde A. Needham, June 1961.

Dates: 1886 July 3

M. H. Clark to (Jefferson Davis) Clarksville, TN., 1886 July 11

 Item — Box: 129, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents

Enclosed deed to church to keep and also asked for a suitable inscription for tablet in church. Returns the deed to the Bethel Baptist Church – the trustees having had the deed duly recorded would like Jefferson Davis to keep the deed.

Dates: 1886 July 11

W. N. Green to Jefferson Davis. Sewanee, TN., 1886 August 20

 Item — Box: 129, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents

Extract of a letter upholding Davis’s actions before the Civil War and during that period.

Dates: 1886 August 20

(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