Box 130
Container
Contains 132 Collections and/or Records:
V. Davis to unknown. (Washington)., approximately 1853 Sunday noon
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Writes that she has been very busy since her arrival. Mentions also that she is quite troubled that her parents do not have any servants.
Dates:
approximately 1853 Sunday noon
V. Davis to Mother. Washington., 1853 July 26
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Writes of her distress over fire (her parents’ home) and also mentions the family and some of their activities in Washington.
Dates:
1853 July 26
Daughter to Mother. Washington., 1854 March 3
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Writes of her family and urges her parents to come to Washington for a visit.
Dates:
1854 March 3
V. D. to Mother. Washington., 1854 March 26
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Talks about little Sam and Washington social life. Talks about Maggie.
Dates:
1854 March 26
Varina Davis to Father and Mother., approximately 1854 July
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Writes of their grief over Samuel’s death.
Dates:
approximately 1854 July
Varina to Mother. Washington., approximately 1854 June 29
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Information supplied by Rice University.
Dates:
approximately 1854 June 29
V. Davis to Mother. Washington., approximately 1854
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Writes that she has never led such an unsatisfactory life – so many callers, dinners, and parties. She also mentions the children.
Dates:
approximately 1854
(Varina Davis to Mother). (Washington). , 1855 May 7
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Writes of family and friends.
Dates:
1855 May 7
V. Davis to Father and Mother. Redwood., 1856 September 15
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Family happenings and health.
Dates:
1856 September 15
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1857
File — Box: 130, Folder: 6
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:
1857
V. Davis to Mother., 1857 January 31
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Writes of her illness and birth of son (Jeff Jr.).
Dates:
1857 January 31
V. D. to Mother. Washington., 1857 February 10
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 6
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:
1857 February 10
V. Davis to Father. (Washington)., 1857 Feb. 13
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Writes of her state of health of her family and events in Washington.
Dates:
1857 Feb. 13
V. D. to Mother., 1857 June 1
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Mentions having been ill.
Dates:
1857 June 1
V. Davis to Father. Mississippi City., 1857 August 31
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Writes that she has bought a piece of property on the coast, and mentions how she and the children have enjoyed their stay at the gulf.
Dates:
1857 August 31
W. D. to Banny. Mississippi City., 1857 August 31
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 6
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:
1857 August 31
V. Davis to Father. near Biloxi. , 1857 September 7
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Mentions Jefferson Davis’s being away and also how she longs to have a home of her own so that her parents can be with her often.
Dates:
1857 September 7
V. Davis to Father. (Mississippi City)., approximately 1857 September or October 27
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Says that Jeff has returned. Urges parents to come over to hear a speech that Davis will make.
Dates:
approximately 1857 September or October 27
V. D. to Mother. Brierfield., 1857 September
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 6
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:
1857 September
V. Davis to Father. near Biloxi., 1857 Summer
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
An apology for having waited so long to write and also mentions health of family and hopes of seeing her parents soon.
Dates:
1857 Summer
V. D. to Mother. (Brierfield)., 1857
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Expresses her desire to take little Jeff Howell with them to Washington to educate him.
Dates:
1857
V. D. to Mother. (Brierfield)., 1857 Spring
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 6
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:
1857 Spring
V. Davis to Mother. (near Biloxi)., approximately 1857 Summer Sunday 19
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Writes that Maggie is very ill and urges her parents to come to the shore with her for a time.
Dates:
approximately 1857 Summer Sunday 19
(Varina) to Mother. Washington., approximately 1857 August 16 Sunday evening
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Letter partly relates to family, but most of it pertains to social gatherings in Washington which she has attended.
Dates:
approximately 1857 August 16 Sunday evening
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1858 - 1859
File — Box: 130, Folder: 7
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:
1858 - 1859
V. Davis to Mother. Hurryback Station, Maine., 1858 September 15
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Says she is very tired and is anxious to get back home. Also hopes that she can go south in the fall to see her parents.
Dates:
1858 September 15
V. Davis to Father. Washington, D. C., 1858 November 14
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Writes mostly about the children and husband.
Dates:
1858 November 14
Varina Davis to Mother. Washington, D. C., November 21
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Describes the children and their characteristics.
Dates:
November 21
(Varina) to Mother. (Washington)., 1859 February 15
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
A letter mostly pertaining to Margaret. Also mentions a position for Becket.
Dates:
1859 February 15
V. Davis to Mother. Washington, D. C., March 1
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Mentions her family and events in Washington, also writes of Marine appointment for Becket.
Dates:
March 1
Varina Davis to Mother. Washington, D. C., 1859 April 1
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Says that Margaret has arrived safely and also mentions the children.
Dates:
1859 April 1
W. D. to Husband. Washington., 1859 April 3
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 7
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:
1859 April 3
W. D. to Banny. Washington., 1859 April 10
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 7
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:
1859 April 10
V. Davis to Banny. Washington., 1859 April 17
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 7
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:
1859 April 17
Varina Davis to Mother. (Washington)., April 25
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Writes of her ill health, the baby, Jeff’s distress over flood-ruined crops.
Dates:
April 25
(Varina) to My dear Mother. (Washington)., after April
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Rice University dated they believe actually written about May 2-4
Dates:
after April
W. D. to Husband. Oakland, Maryland., 1859 July 2
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 7
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:
1859 July 2
V. Davis to Father. Oakland, Allegany Co., Md., 1859 September 1
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Writes of serious illness and that she is just recovering. Seems anxious for her mother’s health.
Dates:
1859 September 1
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1860 - 1864
File — Box: 130, Folder: 8
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:
1860 - 1864
V. D. to Husband., 1860 November 15
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Speaks of the family and their health. Also mentions that a settled gloom is hanging over everyone. That some think Lincoln will make a good impartial conservative president. That everyone is really scared.
Dates:
1860 November 15
V. Davis to Mother. (Richmond). , approximately 1861 June 15
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
House not ready; staying at Spotswood Hotel; Pres. Davis is quite popular.
Dates:
approximately 1861 June 15
Sister to boy (W. F. Howell). Raleigh., 1862 May 28
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Expresses concern over finding suitable places to live during the war. Mentions several that she is considering.
Dates:
1862 May 28
Wife to Husband. (North Carolina)., approximately 1862
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Expresses her fears of the war drawing nearer to Richmond and for the safety of her husband.
Dates:
approximately 1862
Child to Mother., 1863 June 29
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 8
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:
1863 June 29
Mother to Son ("Jeffy D. " Howell). Richmond., 1864 March 4
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Dahlgren’s Raid on Richmond.
Dates:
1864 March 4
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1865 April-October
File — 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 April-October
Friend to (Gen'l. Preston). Richmond., approximately 1865 April 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:
approximately 1865 April 1
(Varina) to Banny. Charlotte, N. C., 1865 April 7
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 April 7
(Varina) to Mother. Augusts., 1865 April 9
Item — Box: 130, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Hearsay news of family and friends.
Dates:
1865 April 9
Wife to Banny. Chester., 1865 April 13
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 April 13