Box 132
Container
Contains 105 Collections and/or Records:
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
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1892 - 1893
File — Box: 132, 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:
1892 - 1893
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
V. Jefferson Davis to Friend. New York., 1893 March 28
Item — Box: 132, 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:
1893 March 28
(Varina) to sir. New York., 1893 March 30
Item — Box: 132, 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:
1893 March 30
J.R. Tucker to Mrs. Davis. Lexington., 1893 May 28
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Letter explaining the reason that he would not be in Richmond when the city would receive the remains of the “Chief of the Confederacy”
Dates:
1893 May 28
O.W. Bennett to Madam. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania., 1893 July 1
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
1893 July 1
(Varina) to Mr. Frank Seidel. New York. (fragment)., 1893 October 9
Item — Box: 132, 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:
1893 October 9
James H. Jones to Madam. Washington., 1893 October 24
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Thanking her for the offer of a stick which had belonged to Jefferson Davis.
Dates:
1893 October 24
James H. Jones to Madam. Washington., 1893 October 28
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
1893 October 28
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1894 - 1896
File — Box: 132, 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:
1894 - 1896
Julia D. Grant to Mrs. Davis. New York. , 1894 May 30
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Note saying that she deeply regretted Mrs. Davis’s indisposition and that she did not propose coming to Cranstons that summer.
Dates:
1894 May 30
Burgess T. Montgomery to Madam. Washington, D.C., 1895 January 7
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Reminiscence and his deep expression of sympathy during her bereavement.
Dates:
1895 January 7
F.R. Lubbock to Friend. Austin, Texas., 1895 February 19
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
A letter concerning a book Mrs. Davis wished to have published.
Dates:
1895 February 19
F.R. Lubbock to Mrs. Davis. Austin, Texas., 1895 April 6
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
His suggestion for the best in which Mrs. Davis could sell her book.
Dates:
1895 April 6
Peyton Wise to Mrs. Davis. Richmond, Virginia., 1895 June 9
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 3
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.
Dates:
1895 June 9
Nina and Ettrick Napier to Mrs. Jefferson Davis. Aldington Manor, Winslow, (Burks)., 1895 December 30
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
A belated letter expressing her sympathy sympathizing with Mrs. Davis in her many sad losses.
Dates:
1895 December 30
F.R. Lubbock to My Dear Mrs. Davis. Austin, Texas., 1896 June 20
Item — Box: 132, 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:
1896 June 20
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1897 - 1898
File — Box: 132, 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:
1897 - 1898
S.D. Lee to Mrs. Davis. Columbus, Miss., 1897 July 7
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
1897 July 7
S.D. Lee to Mrs. Davis. Columbus, Miss., 1897 July 30
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
1897 July 30
Varina Jefferson Davis to Lord Roseberry. New York City., approximately 1898
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Writes that Winnie (Miss V. A. Davis) will be in London for a few days that she would like for her to see him.
Dates:
approximately 1898
Varina Jefferson Davis to Lady Leigh. New York City., 1898 April 24
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
A note presenting Winnie to Lord and Lady Leigh while Winnie is in London.
Dates:
1898 April 24
Varina Jefferson Davis to Lord Stamford. New York City., 1898 April 24
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
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,
Dates:
1898 April 24
V. Jefferson Davis to Sir (H.T. Lotham, Esqr.). The Girard, W. 44th St., 1898 May 10
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
1898 May 10
H.T. Loutham to Mrs. Davis. Madison, Virginia., 1898 August 2
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
1898 August 2
Samuel Harris to Madam. Chicago., 1898 September 2
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Note stating that from the morning’s paper he noticed that Winnie was much better. Enclosed clipping.
Dates:
1898 September 2
Bradley T. Johnson to Mrs. Davis. Woodlands, Virginia., 1898 September 18
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Writes that his heart has gone out to her during Winnie’s illness.
Dates:
1898 September 18
Thornton (W.T. Montgomery) to Miss Varina (Mrs. Jefferson Davis). Christine, N. Dakota., 1898 September 20
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
A letter expressing his sympathy after learning of Winnie’s death.
Dates:
1898 September 20
Ella Wilcox to Mrs. Davis. Short Beach, Conn., 1898 September 30
Item — Box: 132, 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:
1898 September 30
Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1899 - 1900
File — Box: 132, Folder: 5
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:
1899 - 1900
Robert Henry Savage to Madam. Camp Columbia, Marinao, Cuba., 1899 February 4
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
1899 February 4
Lady Nina Napier to Mrs. Jefferson Davis. Selkirk, Scotland., 1899 February 7
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 5
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:
1899 February 7
V.D. to Mrs. Beale. Beauvoir House., 1899 April 16
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 5
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:
1899 April 16
Wm. Preston Johnson to Mrs. Davis. New Orleans., 1899 April 18
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Mentions his disgust with the present administration and the events in Cuba and the Philippines.
Dates:
1899 April 18
(Varina) to Daughter. 157 State Street., 1899 June 21
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Concerns statue of Jefferson and the difficulties involved in the process of its being completed.
Dates:
1899 June 21
Jno. W. Daniel to Madam. Lynchburg, Virginia., 1899 July 18
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Writes Mrs. Davis that she has done him a very great honor in inviting him to write the epitaph of Jefferson Davis.
Dates:
1899 July 18
V. Jefferson Davis to Carrie. Montpelier, Vermont., 1899 July 31
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 5
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:
1899 July 31
John Dimity to Mrs. Davis. New Orleans., 1899 December 25
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Expresses profound reverence for Jefferson Davis and encloses a tribute to him.
Dates:
1899 December 25
Julia d. Grant to Mrs. Jefferson Davis. Washington., 1900 March 6, 1900.
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Note thanking Mrs. Davis for her kind attention to her and to her daughter. Also mentions that she hopes Mrs. Davis will soon be coming to Washington and that they will have the pleasure of seeing her.
Dates:
1900 March 6, 1900.
W.J. Green to Friend. Fayetteville, N.C., 1900 May 16
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Asks if she can make them the long promised visit. Would also like to know if she will attend the Louisville Reunion.
Dates:
1900 May 16
Isaiah T. Montgomery to Mrs. Varina. Mount Bayou, Miss., 1900 September 8.
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 5
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:
1900 September 8.
Varina Jefferson Davis to Cousin. New York City., 1900 October 16
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 5
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:
1900 October 16
V. Jefferson Davis to Carrie. The Girard., 1900 November 9
Item — Box: 132, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
-to Carrie Phelan-information supplied by Rice University.
Dates:
1900 November 9