Box 132

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.

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

Scope and Contents Reminiscence and his deep expression of sympathy during her bereavement.

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

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

Scope and Contents 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.

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

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.