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Box 131

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Contains 131 Results:

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“Arrived safely, will return the middle of week.”

Dates: 1867 March 5

Winnie to Husband. Baltimore., 1867 March 15

 Item — Box: 131, Folder: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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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