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Box 132

 Container

Contains 17 Collections and/or Records:

Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1890 - 1891

 File — Box: 132, 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: 1890 - 1891

L.Q.C. Lamar to Mrs. Davis. Washington, D.C., 1890 January 26

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents Expresses his sympathy in her desolation and woe.
Dates: 1890 January 26

V. Jefferson Davis to Friend. Beauvoir House., 1890 February 19

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents a. Winnie’s health b. Jefferson Davis Biography c. Maggie d. Lent 1890
Dates: 1890 February 19

V. Jefferson Davis to friend. Beauvoir house., 1890 April 26

 Item — Box: 132, 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: 1890 April 26

V. Jeff Davis to Bettie. New York., 1890

 Item — Box: 132, 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: 1890

Mary and Charles Minnigerode to Friend. Alexandria. , 1891 January 16

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents Notes stating that they would like very much to have Mrs. Davis and Winnie make them a visit.
Dates: 1891 January 16

V. Jefferson Davis to Friend. New York Hotel., 1891 May 14

 Item — Box: 132, 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: 1891 May 14

Varina Jefferson Davis to the Veterans and people of the Southern States. New York Hotel. , 1891July 11

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents Mrs. Davis’s decision to give Jefferson Davis’s remains to Virginia for his final resting place.
Dates: 1891July 11

Mary Custis Lee to Mrs. Davis. Lexington, Va., 1891 July 15

 Item — Box: 132, 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: 1891 July 15

V. Jeff. Davis to Bettie. Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island., 1891 August 9

 Item — Box: 132, 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: 1891 August 9

Peyton Wise to Mrs. Davis. Richmond., 1891 September 12

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents Note asking Mrs. Davis to inform the Ways and Means committee of the Jefferson Davis Monument Association when she expects to arrive in Richmond.
Dates: 1891 September 12

J.B. Alexander to Mrs. Jefferson Davis. Paris, Ky. (fragment)., 1891

 Item — Box: 132, 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: 1891

George Hoadly to Mrs. Davis. New York City., 1892 March 24

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents 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.
Dates: 1892 March 24

Stamford to Mrs. Davis. Grosvenor Club., 1892 June 7

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents 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.
Dates: 1892 June 7

J.B. Gordon to Mrs. Davis. Kirkwood, Georgia., 1892 July 29

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents Letter pertains mostly to business concerning the copyright of Mrs. Davis’s book.
Dates: 1892 July 29

V. Jefferson Davis to unknown. New York City. (fragment)., 1892 September 4

 Item — Box: 132, 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: 1892 September 4

V. Jefferson Davis to (Maggie). New York., approximately 1892

 Item — Box: 132, 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: approximately 1892