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Box 130

 Container

Contains 132 Results:

J. P. Benjamin to Mrs. Davis. London., 1865 September 1

 Item — Box: 130, Folder: 9
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: 1865 September 1

Wife to Husband. Mill View, Georgia., 1865 September 14

 Item — Box: 130, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents

Expresses her distress over the reports of his ill health.

Dates: 1865 September 14

Wife to Husband. Mill View., 1865 September 22

 Item — Box: 130, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents

Her plans to leave Mill View and news of family and friends.

Dates: 1865 September 22

(Varina) to Husband. Mill View. , 1865 October 1

 Item — Box: 130, Folder: 9
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: 1865 October 1

Wife to Husband. Mill View., 1865 October 2

 Item — Box: 130, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents

Gives details of arrangements made for children’s education in Canada.

Dates: 1865 October 2

Wife to Husband. Mill View. , 1865 October 23

 Item — Box: 130, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents

Gives more details of arrangements for children’s education and describs her life with friends.

Dates: 1865 October 23

(Varina) to (Jefferson). (Mill View) (fragment), approximately 1865 October

 Item — Box: 130, Folder: 9
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 1865 October

W. D. to (Jefferson). (fragment)., approximately 1865 October

 Item — Box: 130, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents

Her thankfulness to God for His goodness.

Dates: approximately 1865 October

Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1865 November-December

 File — Box: 130, Folder: 10
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: 1865 November-December

William Preston to Madam. Toronto., 1865 November 1

 Item — Box: 130, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

Writes her that arrangements to place $12,500 at her disposal have been made. Also describes Mr. Benjamin’s escape and his own.

Dates: 1865 November 1

V. D. to Husband. Beleville Factory, Georgia. , 1865 November 7

 Item — Box: 130, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

Reports on children and the sadness of partings between slaves and their owners.

Dates: 1865 November 7

(Varina) to Husband., 1865 November 13

 Item — Box: 130, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

Reports on children.

Dates: 1865 November 13

J. P. Benjamin to Mrs. Davis . Paris., 1865 November 16

 Item — Box: 130, Folder: 10
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: 1865 November 16

Wife (Varina) to Husband (Jefferson). Mill View, (Georgia). , approximately 1865 November 27

 Item — Box: 130, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

News of children and ex-Confederate associates. Look for in Jefferson Davis Papers.

Dates: approximately 1865 November 27

(Varina) to (Jefferson). (Georgia) (fragment)., approximately 1865 November

 Item — Box: 130, Folder: 10
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 1865 November

J. P. Benjamin to Mrs. Davis. London., 1865 December 6

 Item — Box: 130, Folder: 10
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: 1865 December 6

Lt. Col. Brevet to Varina Davis. Washington, D. C., 1865 December 20

 Item — Box: 130, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

Includes notes by Varina & Jefferson Davis.

Dates: 1865 December 20

Wife to Husband. Prospect Hill., 1865 December 25

 Item — Box: 130, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

Writes of her loneliness especially at this season of the year of the family and their present situation.

Dates: 1865 December 25

(Varina) to (Jefferson). (fragment)., approximately 1865 December

 Item — Box: 130, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

Worries and uncertainties of post war days.

Dates: approximately 1865 December

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