Box 132

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.

Expresses his sympathy in her desolation and woe.

a. Winnie’s health b. Jefferson Davis Biography c. Maggie d. Lent 1890

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.

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.

Notes stating that they would like very much to have Mrs. Davis and Winnie make them a visit.

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.

Mrs. Davis’s decision to give Jefferson Davis’s remains to Virginia for his final resting place.

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.

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.

Note asking Mrs. Davis to inform the Ways and Means committee of the Jefferson Davis Monument Association when she expects to arrive in Richmond.

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.

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.

Writes that all matters with the Appletons are settled and in connection with her controversy with Belford Company he has procured an injunction. He goes into some detail concerning the latter.

Thanks Mrs. Davis for her kind congratulations and good wishes. Says that he is sorry to hear that her health is not good and recalls his pleasant stay at Beauvoir.

Letter pertains mostly to business concerning the copyright of Mrs. Davis’s book.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Letter explaining the reason that he would not be in Richmond when the city would receive the remains of the “Chief of the Confederacy”

Inquiry as to whether or not Davis was disguised as a woman when he was captured. States that a ladies water proof cloak and a black shawl are stored in a room in the War Dept. Building in Washington. If they are hers that they should like to return them to her.

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.

Thanking her for the offer of a stick which had belonged to Jefferson Davis.

Thanks Mrs. Davis for the cane which she has sent him. Says that it is the dearest souvenir he has in his possession. Also mentions what a happy memory it is for him to have served under Jefferson Davis.

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.

Note saying that she deeply regretted Mrs. Davis’s indisposition and that she did not propose coming to Cranstons that summer.

Reminiscence and his deep expression of sympathy during her bereavement.

A letter concerning a book Mrs. Davis wished to have published.

His suggestion for the best in which Mrs. Davis could sell her book.

Mentions that under separate cover he is sending a copy of the speech that he recently made at Houston before the United Confederate Veterans. Also mentions that he hopes to bring the next grand encampment to Richmond for the purpose of laying the corner stone of the Jeff Davis monument.

A belated letter expressing her sympathy sympathizing with Mrs. Davis in her many sad losses.

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.

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.

Enclosed resolutions which he presented with reference to her memoirs of Mr. Davis. He also wrote that he would try to dispose of the remaining volumes of her book which had not been sold.

Says that he has received Mrs. Davis’s letter stating the number of her books which are still unsold (Memoirs). He writes that he intends issuing a circular letter to each camp of veterans enclosing a copy of the resolutions. He hoped that each camp would buy at least one of the books.

Writes that Winnie (Miss V. A. Davis) will be in London for a few days that she would like for her to see him.

A note presenting Winnie to Lord and Lady Leigh while Winnie is in London.

Note saying that Winnie would be in London for a week or two with her cousin Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer and she hoped that he would call to see them,

Explaining that a letter that was valued so highly as one written by Jefferson Davis concerning the time that Col. Walker Taylor offering to kidnap Mr. Lincoln was actually written and signed by her. She explains that during the last few years of Jefferson Davis’s Life she did most of the writing and signed them as well.

Letter is concerned with the proposed abduction of President Lincoln and the statement made by Jefferson Davis to Major Taylor that the plan was impracticable and that he did not believe that Major Taylor would lend himself to a plan of assassination any more than Davis himself would. This letter was written to Mrs. Davis after Jefferson Davis’s death, asking her to verify the statement.

Note stating that from the morning’s paper he noticed that Winnie was much better. Enclosed clipping.

Writes that his heart has gone out to her during Winnie’s illness.

A letter expressing his sympathy after learning of Winnie’s death.

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.

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.

Writes of the discomforts and hardships and of his unhappiness while on duty in Cuba during the Spanish American War. Also mentions General Lee being on duty there.

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.

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.

Mentions his disgust with the present administration and the events in Cuba and the Philippines.