Box 131
Container
Contains 131 Collections and/or Records:
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1866 January-May
File — Box: 131, 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:
1866 January-May
W. to Husband. Prospect Hill, Georgia., 1886 January 22
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
The burdens of post war days and her love for him.
Dates:
1886 January 22
Winnie to Husband. Georgia., 1866 February 2
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Expresses her sincere devotion to him and deep anxiety for his well-being.
Dates:
1866 February 2
W. to Husband., 1866 February 8
Item — Box: 131, 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:
1866 February 8
(Varina) to Husband. Macon., 1866 February 23
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Her great sorrow in the loss of a dear friend (Mr. Schley) and final preparations for trip to Canada.
Dates:
1866 February 23
Wife to only love., 1866 February 26
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Tells him of her undying love for him on their 22nd wedding anniversary.
Dates:
1866 February 26
Wife to (Jefferson)., 1866 Spring
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Only part of letter missing. Trip in Mississippi in the spring of 1866. Writes of her return to Mississippi and the conditions of things there.
Dates:
1866 Spring
Winnie to Husband. At Joe's., 1866 March 8
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Speaks of her visit with her sister in Mississippi.
Dates:
1866 March 8
Winnie to Husband. New Orleans., 1866 March 18
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Tells of seeing their many old friends and relatives and their kindness to her.
Dates:
1866 March 18
Winnie to Husband. New York Hotel., 1866 April 12
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Describes her trip to New York and her stay there while en route to Canada. Also note on bottom of letter to Attny. Genl. Speed.
Dates:
1866 April 12
Wife to Husband. Montreal., 1866 April 14
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Tells of her arrival in Canada and reunion with her children and her mother.
Dates:
1866 April 14
Geo. E. Cooper, Surgeon, U. S. A. to Madam. Fort Monroe, Va., 1866 May 23
Item — Box: 131, 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:
1866 May 23
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1866 August-December
File — Box: 131, 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:
1866 August-December
V. D. to Husband. New York Hotel., 1886 August 14
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
News of the Convention and hopes of getting Davis released from prison soon.
Dates:
1886 August 14
Winnie to old Ban. Lake George., approximately 1866 August 17 Thursday
Item — Box: 131, 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 1866 August 17 Thursday
Varina Davis to Gen. Nelson A. Miles for Mr. Jefferson Davis. Montreal., 1866 August 18
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Found all very well—Will leave here Tuesday. Are you all well.
Dates:
1866 August 18
Varina Davis to Mr. Greely. Fortress Monroe, Va., 1866 September 2
Item — Box: 131, 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:
1866 September 2
Wife to Husband., approximately 1886 September
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Writes him a note to tell him that their little daughter is easy and thinks that she will be alright.
Dates:
approximately 1886 September
Varina Davis to Mother., 1866 October 18
Item — Box: 131, 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:
1866 October 18
Varina Davis to Mr. Greely. Fortress Monroe, Va., 1866 November 21
Item — Box: 131, 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:
1866 November 21
Sister to child (“Jeffy D.” Howell). Fortress Monroe, Va., 1866 November 24
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Mentions that her husband’s health is better since he has received the parole of the Fort and also mentions family and friends.
Dates:
1866 November 24
Wife to Banny. New York Hotel., 1866 December 8
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Describes her trip to the east in hopes of getting Davis released from prison.
Dates:
1866 December 8
Your Wife to Bann. Montreal., approximately 1866 December 12
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Expresses her desire to bring Margaret and Billie back with her because of their poor health if it meets with Davis’s approval.
Dates:
approximately 1866 December 12
Winnie to My precious Husband. Montreal., approximately 1866 December 16, Sunday evening
Item — Box: 131, 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 1866 December 16, Sunday evening
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1867
File — Box: 131, 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:
1867
(illegible) to Aunt Varina. Bethlehem., 1867 February 10
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Writes of fears for the future.
Dates:
1867 February 10
Mother to Child. Fortress Monroe, Va. from prison., 1867 February 15
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Expresses distress over the conditions and sees no hope in the immediate future for her husband’s release from prison.
Dates:
1867 February 15
Mary Hodge (Varina) to Mary. Fortress Monroe, Va., 1867 February 17
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Writes that this is a dreadful time for the south and that they want to help her in any way. That they feel very close to her. Also mentions children’s party given after Christmas.
Dates:
1867 February 17
M.A. Linton to Varina. Brussels., 1867 March 4
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Expresses her sorrow and grief for the Davises.
Dates:
1867 March 4
Varina Davis to Jefferson Davis. Charleston, S.C., 1867 March 5
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
“Arrived safely, will return the middle of week.”
Dates:
1867 March 5
Winnie to Husband. Baltimore., 1867 March 15
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Reports her safe arrival in Baltimore and her reunion with friends.
Dates:
1867 March 15
Wife to Husband., 1867 March 18
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Writes of her desire to get Maggie in a Mrs. Cary’s school.
Dates:
1867 March 18
Wife to Banny. Baltimore, Md., 1867 March 19
Item — Box: 131, 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:
1867 March 19
Wife to Banny. Baltimore., 1867 March 20
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Writes of efforts in their behalf and that she awaits news from a Mr. Garrett and Mr. Pratt.
Dates:
1867 March 20
Wife to Banny. (Baltimore)., approximately 1867 March 23
Item — Box: 131, 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 1867 March 23
Wife to Banny. Baltimore., approximately 1867 March 28
Item — Box: 131, 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 1867 March 28
Wife V. to Banny., approximately 1867 April Wednesday
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Speaks of going to dentist again and that she will talk with Mr. Garrett.
Dates:
approximately 1867 April Wednesday
Varina Davis to Mr. Jefferson Davis. Baltimore., 1867 April 2
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
“The Doctor thinks it imprudent for me to leave today”
Dates:
1867 April 2
V. Davis to Jefferson Davis. Baltimore., 1867 April 3
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
“Cannot leave today, doctor thinks risk and exposure—will write.”
Dates:
1867 April 3
Wife to Husband., 1867 April 5 Friday morning
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Writes of illness after visits to dentist and mentions friends.
Dates:
1867 April 5 Friday morning
Varina Davis to Banny. Baltimore., approximately 1867 April 9 Sunday
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Expresses her hopes of Davis being released from prison due to news she has received.
Dates:
approximately 1867 April 9 Sunday
Wife to Banny. Baltimore., 1867 April 25
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Continues to hope for her husband’s release from prison. Also mentions that she is homesick and hopes to return to him soon.
Dates:
1867 April 25
Varina Davis to Banny. Barnums., 1867 May 4
Item — Box: 131, 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:
1867 May 4
V. D. to Jeff. New York Hotel., 1867 July 10
Item — Box: 131, 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:
1867 July 10
Wife to Banny. New York., 1867 Sunday morning
Item — Box: 131, 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:
1867 Sunday morning
Varina Howell Davis Letters , 1869
File — Box: 131, 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:
1869
W. F. Brand to Mrs. Davis. Emmorton, Md., 1869 January 14
Item — Box: 131, 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:
1869 January 14
Varina Davis to Lize. No. 18 Upper Gloucester Place, Dorset Square., 1869 April 20
Item — Box: 131, 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:
1869 April 20
J. Greenwood to Mrs. Davis. 70 Lowndes Square., approximately 1869 June 23
Item — Box: 131, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Expresses concern over her illness and his hopes of seeing her.
Dates:
approximately 1869 June 23
Lord Henry Percy to Mrs. Jefferson Davis., 1869 July 10
Item — Box: 131, 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:
1869 July 10