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