Box 130
Contains 132 Results:
J. P. Benjamin to Mrs. Davis. London., 1865 September 1
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.
Wife to Husband. Mill View, Georgia., 1865 September 14
Expresses her distress over the reports of his ill health.
Wife to Husband. Mill View., 1865 September 22
Her plans to leave Mill View and news of family and friends.
(Varina) to Husband. Mill View. , 1865 October 1
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.
Wife to Husband. Mill View., 1865 October 2
Gives details of arrangements made for children’s education in Canada.
Wife to Husband. Mill View. , 1865 October 23
Gives more details of arrangements for children’s education and describs her life with friends.
(Varina) to (Jefferson). (Mill View) (fragment), approximately 1865 October
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.
W. D. to (Jefferson). (fragment)., approximately 1865 October
Her thankfulness to God for His goodness.
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1865 November-December
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.
William Preston to Madam. Toronto., 1865 November 1
Writes her that arrangements to place $12,500 at her disposal have been made. Also describes Mr. Benjamin’s escape and his own.
V. D. to Husband. Beleville Factory, Georgia. , 1865 November 7
Reports on children and the sadness of partings between slaves and their owners.
(Varina) to Husband., 1865 November 13
Reports on children.
J. P. Benjamin to Mrs. Davis . Paris., 1865 November 16
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.
Wife (Varina) to Husband (Jefferson). Mill View, (Georgia). , approximately 1865 November 27
News of children and ex-Confederate associates. Look for in Jefferson Davis Papers.
(Varina) to (Jefferson). (Georgia) (fragment)., approximately 1865 November
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.
J. P. Benjamin to Mrs. Davis. London., 1865 December 6
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.
Lt. Col. Brevet to Varina Davis. Washington, D. C., 1865 December 20
Includes notes by Varina & Jefferson Davis.
Wife to Husband. Prospect Hill., 1865 December 25
Writes of her loneliness especially at this season of the year of the family and their present situation.
(Varina) to (Jefferson). (fragment)., approximately 1865 December
Worries and uncertainties of post war days.
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1836 - 1846
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.
Varina Banks Howell to Mother. Philadelphia., 1836 April 17
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.
Varina to Father. Brierfield., 1845 April 11
Writes him of her anxiety in hearing of his accident.
Varina to Mother., 1845
Mentions her worry over her father’s accident, and says that she will come if necessary.
Varina to Mother. Brierfield., 1845 July
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.
V. B. H. Davis to Mother. Brierfield., 1845 September 5
Domestic problems encountered during the 1845’s.
(Varina) to Mother. Brierfield., 1845 November 21
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.
(Varina) to Mother. Washington, D. C., 1846 January 30
Writes about dining at president Polk’s – the hectic social life in the capital city.
Varina B. H. Davis to Mother. Washington, District 6., 1846 April 3
Mentions the social gatherings in the capital city.
Varina Davis to Mother. (Washington)., 1846 June 6
Writes of her great fear over her husband volunteering with a regiment.
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1847 - 1848
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.
Varina Davis to My dear Mother. Brierfield., 1847 January 3
Expresses desire to educate Billy. Also mentions her many domestic duties and her loneliness.
(Varina) to Father and Mother. Brierfield., approximately 1847 January 5
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.
Varina to Mother. Brierfield., 1847 Summer
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.
Varina to Mother. Brierfield., 1847 July 24
Mentions family problems.
Varina to Mother. Brierfield., 1847 June 17 Thursday
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.
Varina D. to Mother. (Brierfield)., 1847 November 12
Writes that her husband is away on a trip and mentions happenings on the place.
Varina to Mother., approximately 1847 November 17
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.
Varina to Mother. Hurricane Plantation., 1847 November 26
Writes mostly of everyday occurrences on the plantation.
V. Davis to Mother. Diamond Place., 1847 December 13
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.
V. Davis to Father and Mother. Brierfield., 1848 January 1
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.
V. Davis to Mother. Locust Grove., 1848 January 31
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.
V. Davis to Mother. Hurricane Plantation., approximately 1848 August 2 Monday
Note saying that she has been quite ill.
V. Davis to Mother. Hurricane Plantation., 1848 November 15
Expresses hopes of seeing her parents on way down if boat stops long enough.
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1849 - 1850
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.
W. Davis to Husband. Briers, Natchez., 1849 January 24
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.
Winnie Davis to Husband. Natchez., 1849 January 25
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.
(Varina) to Mother. Washington., 1849 December 27
Mentions parties etc., in Washington.
V. Davis to Mother and Father. Brierfield., approximately 1850 January
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.
Varina to Mother. Washington., 1850 January 6
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.
Daughter to (Mother). (Washington)., approximately 1850 April
Mentions a death, (apparently a very prominent person). Also mentions her family.