Box 130
Container
Contains 132 Collections and/or Records:
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1836 - 1846
File — Box: 130, Folder: 1
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1836 - 1846
Varina Banks Howell to Mother. Philadelphia., 1836 April 17
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 1
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1836 April 17
Varina to Father. Brierfield., 1845 April 11
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Writes him of her anxiety in hearing of his accident.
Dates:
1845 April 11
Varina to Mother., 1845
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Mentions her worry over her father’s accident, and says that she will come if necessary.
Dates:
1845
Varina to Mother. Brierfield., 1845 July
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 1
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1845 July
V. B. H. Davis to Mother. Brierfield., 1845 September 5
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Domestic problems encountered during the 1845’s.
Dates:
1845 September 5
(Varina) to Mother. Brierfield., 1845 November 21
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 1
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1845 November 21
(Varina) to Mother. Washington, D. C., 1846 January 30
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Writes about dining at president Polk’s – the hectic social life in the capital city.
Dates:
1846 January 30
Varina B. H. Davis to Mother. Washington, District 6., 1846 April 3
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Mentions the social gatherings in the capital city.
Dates:
1846 April 3
Varina Davis to Mother. (Washington)., 1846 June 6
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Writes of her great fear over her husband volunteering with a regiment.
Dates:
1846 June 6
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1847 - 1848
File — Box: 130, Folder: 2
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1847 - 1848
Varina Davis to My dear Mother. Brierfield., 1847 January 3
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Expresses desire to educate Billy. Also mentions her many domestic duties and her loneliness.
Dates:
1847 January 3
(Varina) to Father and Mother. Brierfield., approximately 1847 January 5
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 2
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
approximately 1847 January 5
Varina to Mother. Brierfield., 1847 Summer
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 2
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1847 Summer
Varina to Mother. Brierfield., 1847 July 24
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Mentions family problems.
Dates:
1847 July 24
Varina to Mother. Brierfield., 1847 June 17 Thursday
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 2
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1847 June 17 Thursday
Varina D. to Mother. (Brierfield)., 1847 November 12
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Writes that her husband is away on a trip and mentions happenings on the place.
Dates:
1847 November 12
Varina to Mother., approximately 1847 November 17
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 2
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
approximately 1847 November 17
Varina to Mother. Hurricane Plantation., 1847 November 26
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Writes mostly of everyday occurrences on the plantation.
Dates:
1847 November 26
V. Davis to Mother. Diamond Place., 1847 December 13
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 2
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1847 December 13
V. Davis to Father and Mother. Brierfield., 1848 January 1
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 2
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1848 January 1
V. Davis to Mother. Locust Grove., 1848 January 31
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 2
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1848 January 31
V. Davis to Mother. Hurricane Plantation., approximately 1848 August 2 Monday
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Note saying that she has been quite ill.
Dates:
approximately 1848 August 2 Monday
V. Davis to Mother. Hurricane Plantation., 1848 November 15
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Expresses hopes of seeing her parents on way down if boat stops long enough.
Dates:
1848 November 15
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1849 - 1850
File — Box: 130, Folder: 3
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1849 - 1850
W. Davis to Husband. Briers, Natchez., 1849 January 24
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 3
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1849 January 24
Winnie Davis to Husband. Natchez., 1849 January 25
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 3
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1849 January 25
(Varina) to Mother. Washington., 1849 December 27
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Mentions parties etc., in Washington.
Dates:
1849 December 27
V. Davis to Mother and Father. Brierfield., approximately 1850 January
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 3
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
approximately 1850 January
Varina to Mother. Washington., 1850 January 6
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 3
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1850 January 6
Daughter to (Mother). (Washington)., approximately 1850 April
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Mentions a death, (apparently a very prominent person). Also mentions her family.
Dates:
approximately 1850 April
(Varina) to Mother. Washington., 1850 May 18 & 20
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Describes party at the President’s and what she wore.
Dates:
1850 May 18 & 20
(Varina) to Mother. Easton., 1850 June 2
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 3
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1850 June 2
V. D. to parents. Easton, Pennsylvania., 1850 June 14
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Her anxiety over her parents moving among strangers.
Dates:
1850 June 14
Daughter to Parents. Death of President Taylor. Washington., 1850 July 10
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Writes in detail of Gen. Taylor’s death.
Dates:
1850 July 10
Varina Davis to Parents. Washington., 1850 August 3
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Writes of her acquaintances in Washington.
Dates:
1850 August 3
V. D. to Parents., undated
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
A rather sad letter written to her parents after learning of the death of one of the sisters.
Dates:
undated
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1851
File — Box: 130, Folder: 4
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1851
V. Davis to Father. Hurricane Plantation., 1851 February 20
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 4
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1851 February 20
V. Davis to Mother. Brierfield., 1851 July 22
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 4
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1851 July 22
(Varina) to Parents. Brierfield., 1851 October 28
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Refers to Southern Rights and mentions her gardens, servants, etc.
Dates:
1851 October 28
V. D. to Mother. Brierfield., approximately April 1848
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 4
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
approximately April 1848
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1852 - 1856
File — Box: 130, Folder: 5
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1852 - 1856
Varina to Mother. Brierfield., 1852 February 9
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 5
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1852 February 9
Varina Davis to Mother. Brierfield., 1852 March 2
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 5
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1852 March 2
Varina D. to Mother Brierfield., 1852 March 4
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Mentions her husband’s defeat in politics and how much happier she is at Brierfield than in Washington.
Dates:
1852 March 4
Malie Brodhead (Mary Jane Brodhead) to Dear Aunt Varina. Washington., 1853 May 7
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Information supplied by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History and Rice University.
Dates:
1853 May 7
V. Davis to Mother. Brierfield., 1852 June
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 5
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1852 June
Wife to Husband. Brierfield., 1852 August 20
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 5
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains correspondence, both outgoing and incoming. The majority of the correspondence is of a personal nature between Mrs. Davis and her husband, children and other family members. Though the bulk of this series is family correspondence it also includes a letters from Mary Custis Lee, Judah P. Benjamin, Lord Henry Percy, and a short note from Oscar Wilde.
Dates:
1852 August 20
V. Davis to Mother. (Brierfield)., 1852
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Shows great concern over her health.
Dates:
1852