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Box 132

 Container

Contains 105 Results:

(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

Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1901 - 1902

 File — Box: 132, Folder: 6
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: 1901 - 1902

W.J. Green to Friend. Fayetteville, N.C., 1901 April 3

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 6
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: 1901 April 3

V. Jefferson Davis to Madam. 123 W. 44th St., 1901 April 29

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 6
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: 1901 April 29

V. Jefferson Davis to Bettie. Portland, Maine. , 1901 September 22

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 6
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: 1901 September 22

Varina Jefferson Davis to darling. New York City., 1901

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 6
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: 1901

(Varina) to Son (Addison Hayes). (New York)., after 1901

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents

States her indignation over some remarks that were made concerning the source of her income.

Dates: after 1901

Charles F. Adams to Madam. Boston., 1902 February 5

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents

A letter defending an article published in a newspaper concerning certain action taken during the Civil War by President Davis and General Lee.

Dates: 1902 February 5

Varina Jefferson Davis. will. New Orleans., 1902 March 27

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 6
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: 1902 March 27

Isaiah T. Montgomery to Varina. Jackson, Miss., 1902 April 25

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents

A letter saying that he is forwarding a copy of the proceedings of the First Annual meeting of the Negro Business League. He was the fond of the Negro city, Mound Bayou.

Dates: 1902 April 25

R.W. Gilder to Madam. New York., 1902 June 13

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents

Letter apologizing for a mistake made in the Century magazine in regard to bloodhounds supposedly owned by Jefferson Davis. Also enclosed an article written by ex-slave of Mr. Davis’s testifying that Jefferson Davis never owned any bloodhounds.

Dates: 1902 June 13

John d. Howe to Madam. Omaha, Nebraska., 1902 June 17

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents

Letter written after receiving one from Mrs. Davis taking exception to certain statements made in an article in the June Century magazine. Says he does not desire to injure anyone.

Dates: 1902 June 17

J.B. Fulton to Sir (John D. Howe) to Mrs. Jefferson Davis. Neatrice, Neb., 1902 June 20

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents

Statement to the effect that Jefferson Davis did own forty-seven bloodhounds as was stated in the article which appeared in the Century magazine.

Dates: 1902 June 20

T.M. Henry to Mrs. Davis. Jackson, Miss., 1902 July 2

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents

Letter concerning the bloodhound incident.

Dates: 1902 July 2

Varina Jefferson Davis. Deed to Beauvoir. New York City., 1902 October 10

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 6
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: 1902 October 10

Harrison, Francis Burton to Mrs. Davis. 876 Fifth Avenue., 1902 November 7

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 6
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: 1902 November 7

Varina Howell Davis Letters, 1903 - 1906

 File — Box: 132, Folder: 7
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: 1903 - 1906

V. Jefferson Davis to Mr. Beale. 123 W. 44th St., 1903 January 21

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 7
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: 1903 January 21

J.W. Grant to Mrs. Davis. Bangor, Maine., 1903 October 10

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 7
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: 1903 October 10

Poultney Bigelow to Mrs. Jefferson Davis., 1903 Christmas

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 7
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: 1903 Christmas

V. Jefferson Davis to Bessie. Atlantic City, N.J., 1904 April 16

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 7
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: 1904 April 16

V. Jefferson Davis to Friend. Memphis, Tenn., approximately 1904 May 10

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 7
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 1904 May 10

V. Jefferson Davis to Carrie. 23 W. 44th St., 1904 September 26

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 7
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: 1904 September 26

V. Jefferson Davis to Friend., 1905 February 22

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 7
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: 1905 February 22

Chas. B. Howry to Mrs. Davis. Seabreeze, Florida., 1905 February 28

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents

Letter pertains mostly as to whether or not Jefferson Davis was chained during his imprisonment.

Dates: 1905 February 28

V. Jefferson Davis to Friend. 123 W. 144th St., N.Y., 1905 March 2

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 7
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: 1905 March 2

A. McC. Kimbrough to Friend. Greenwood, Miss., 1905 April 11

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents

Writes that he has had several offers for the front lots, however he thinks that he can do very much better. He also mentions some letters in connection with a Mary Blake and adds that a search warrant could be had to search her house. Enclosed a check for $ 250.00 to go on “Sons” note to Mrs. Davis.

Dates: 1905 April 11

V. Jefferson Davis to Bessie., 1905 May 17

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 7
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: 1905 May 17

A. McC. Kimbrough to Friend. Greenwood, Miss., 1905 September 10

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents

Writes Mrs. Davis not to sign a deed which the “Sons” wish her to sign. He also tells her that this is not the desire of the “Sons” but of a Dr. Henderson.

Dates: 1905 September 10

V.J. Davis to Carrie. Bronxville, N.Y., 1906 August 23

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents

Portions of original are missing.

Dates: 1906 August 23

(Varina) to Carrie. Bronxville, N.Y., 1906 September 5

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents

Portion of original missing.

Dates: 1906 September 5

Varina Howell Davis Letters, Miscellaneous

 File — Box: 132, Folder: 8
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: 1823-1917

(Varina) to Banny., 1861 or 1862 September 22 Saturday

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 8
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: 1861 or 1862 September 22 Saturday

Mary Ahern to Mrs. Davis., 1869

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 8

V.J.D. to Friend., undated

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 8
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: undated

George Julian Zolnay to Mrs. Davis. 624 Madison Ace., approximately June 15

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents

Thanks Mrs. Davis for the photograph of Jefferson Davis. Says that he is working on the statue. Tells her what share of the statue will be and also that of her daughters. He also mentions that he would like some letters of introduction to men in Raleigh.

Dates: approximately June 15

Julia D. Grant to Mrs. Davis. Sherry’s Cottages., approximately June 28

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents

Note inviting Mrs. Davis and Winnie to lunch.

Dates: approximately June 28

Mary L. Long to Mrs. Davis. Big Island, Bedford Co., approximately July 20

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 8
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 July 20

V. Davis to Parents., approximately Sunday, August 24

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents

Writes in great haste as she is leaving for Baltimore where she will stay for about a week.

Dates: approximately Sunday, August 24

Varina Jefferson Davis to Friends and Neighbors., undated

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents

Thanks them for their kind resolutions and tells them that it grieves her to deny them the privilege of permanent guardianship of Jefferson Davis’s remains, but that Virginia has been selected.

Dates: undated

V. Davis to unknown., undated

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 8
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: undated

Mother to Child. Beauvoir House., undated

 Item — Box: 132, Folder: 8
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: undated