Box 133
Container
Contains 167 Collections and/or Records:
Margaret Davis Hayes to Mother., 1883 January 1
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Note on letter says Margaret Davis to her Mother – obviously note is to Winnie and not to her Mother.
Dates:
1883 January 1
Sissie (Margaret Davis Hayes) to Wincie (Varina Anne Davis). Colorado Springs, Co., 1865 October 26
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Mentions the climate there, the children and her anxiety over her parents health. Expresses her desire to be with them.
Dates:
1865 October 26
Margaret D. Hayes (daughter of Jefferson) Letters, 1880 - 1934
File — Box: 133, Folder: 6
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1880 - 1934
Sis to Nan (Winnie). Beauvoir,, 1880 June 27
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
An affectionate letter to her little sister on her 16th birthday.
Dates:
1880 June 27
Pollie to Father. Nashotah, Wis., 1883 September 23
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Her anxiety over her father’s illness and description of her summer retreat.
Dates:
1883 September 23
Robert to Mrs. Hayes. Bayou Le Batre., 1892 June 14
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Jefferson Davis’s body servant writes of his hard life in his old age and thanks Mrs. Hayes (Jefferson Davis’s daughter) for her kind favors.
Dates:
1892 June 14
L.C. Daniel to Mrs. Hayes. Richmond, Va., 1897 January 14
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
A letter thanking her for the suit of clothes that were worn by Jefferson Davis when he was captured by the Federal troops and also asking for furniture belonging o her family to be used in a museum.
Dates:
1897 January 14
Margaret Howell Davis Hayes to Carrie (C.P. Beale). Colorado Springs, Colo.., 1897 June 21
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
From Margaret Howell Davis Hayes to Mrs. Carrie Phelam Beale expressing appreciation of the honor conferred on her by daughters of Confederacy of Alabama. Mentions her health and daughters.
Dates:
1897 June 21
Margaret Howell Jefferson Davis Hayes to Madam. Beauvoir House, Beauvoir, P.O. Miss., 1899 April 5
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1899 April 5
Maggie to Carrie. Beauvoir House, Beauvoir P.O. Miss., 1899 April 6
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1899 April 6
Margaret Howell Jefferson Davis Hayes to Mr. Frank Doudna, Hagerman's Hall., 1900 January 8
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1900 January 8
Thomas Lipton to Mrs. Hayes. Sandy Hook, N.J., 1903 September 1
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1903 September 1
James F. Jones to Madam (Mrs. Maggie Hayes). United States Senate, Wash. D.C., 1904 September 7
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1904 September 7
William Hohnbaum to Mrs. Margaret H. Hayes. Waco, Neb., 1914 June 16
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
A letter describing the day that Jefferson Davis arrived at Fortress Monroe as a prisoner and how he was treated as a prisoner.
Dates:
1914 June 16
Mary Custis Lee to Maggie. The Waldorf-Astoria, New York., approximately 1906 October 19
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Letter of sympathy on hearing of Mrs. Davis’s death.
Dates:
approximately 1906 October 19
Mary Custis Lee to Maggie. Waldorf-Astoria, New York. , 1906 October 31
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Writes again sympathizing with her in the loss of her mother. Also thanks her for a souvenir which Maggie has sent to her.
Dates:
1906 October 31
Stephen D. Lee to Mrs. Hayes. Columbus, Miss., 1906 December 17
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
This letter contains advice as how to close an unpleasant concerning a Mrs. K. (A person who tried to make trouble for Mrs. Davis and is now trying to cause more trouble for Maggie (Mrs. Hayes).
Dates:
1906 December 17
James H. Jones to Miss Hayes. Jackson, Miss., 1907 June 6
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
An affectionate letter from an old servant writing of his disappointment in not seeing her again before he left Richmond.
Dates:
1907 June 6
James H. Jones to Miss Maggie. Wash. D.C., 1907 August 8
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Writes that he is very glad that statement he sent her pleased her so much. Will have it published in the Washington Post now that he has heard from her.
Dates:
1907 August 8
M.H.J.D. Hayes to Carrie. 832 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colo., 1909 January 6
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1909 January 6
Mrs. Mary Napier Vaughn to Mrs. Davis. Chanute, Kan., 1909 February 24
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1909 February 24
Jas. K.. Vardaman to Mrs. Hayes. Jackson, Miss., 1907 January 23
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Letter concerns the placing of Jefferson Davis’s statue in the National Park at Vicksburg. There appeared to be some misunderstanding between Mrs. Hayes (Daughter of Jefferson Davis) and Mr. Vardaman concerning the statue.
Dates:
1907 January 23
Cousin Nan to Lucy (Margaret). Baton Rouge, La., 1934 August 10
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1934 August 10
Maggie D. to Father and Mother., undated
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Writes mostly about her school work and that she is anxiously awaiting their return.
Dates:
undated
Margaret H. Davis to Father. Montreal, C.E., 1866 September 11
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Date supplied by Rice University.
Dates:
1866 September 11
Becket K. Howell (brother of Varina Davis) Letters
File — Box: 133, Folder: 10
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1823-1917
B.K. Howell to Sis. (Varina) Millkins Bend, Louisiana. Compromise Plantation., circa 1870-1880 March 26
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
Date information supplied by Rice University.
Dates:
circa 1870-1880 March 26
Becket L. Howell to Jefferson Davis. Ursino, Miss., 1882 May 25
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 10
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1882 May 25
Jefferson Davis Howell (brother of Varina Davis) Letters
File — Box: 133, Folder: 11
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1823-1917
Jeff Davis Howell to Father. Wash., 1854 October 3
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 11
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1854 October 3
Jeff D. Howell to Sister. Montreal, C.E., 1868 May 14
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 11
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1868 May 14
Jeff D. Howell to Bro. Jeff. Montreal., 1868 May 16
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 11
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1868 May 16
Jeff D. Howell to Brother (Jeff). Porto Portugal., 1868 June 28
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 11
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1868 June 28
Jeffie D. to unknown One incomplete letter., approximately 1868
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
Letter apparently written to Varina Davis from her brother after learning of their mother’s death.
Dates:
approximately 1868
Little Bud to Sister. Pacific Mail, S.S. Constitution, Panama-New Grenada., 1870 June 7
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 11
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1870 June 7
Jeff D. Howell to Mrs. Jefferson Davis. Pelican. At Sea., 1873 April 23
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 11
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1873 April 23
(J.D. Howell) to Sis. S.S Pelican—At sea. One incomplete letter., approximately 1872 May 17
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
His reminiscences and description of the hard life at sea.
Dates:
approximately 1872 May 17
Jeffy D. Howell to Sis. Occidental Hotel, San Francisco., 1874 September 28
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 11
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1874 September 28
Jeff D. Howell to Bro. Jeff. Montreal., May 16
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
Says that he will be unable to come up and see him before he returned to New York. Mentions also that he has been ill and that he expects to return to Brazil on his next voyage.
Dates:
May 16
Joseph Davis Howell (brother of Varina) Letters
File — Box: 133, Folder: 12
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1823-1917
Joe to Brother George. Hurricane Plantation., 1846 February 18
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 12
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1846 February 18
(Joseph D. Howell) to Mother. One incomplete letter., 1845 November 21
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 12
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1845 November 21
J.D. Howell to Bill (W.F. Howell). Brierfield., 1845 September 18
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 12
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1845 September 18
J.D. Howell to Mother. Brierfield., 1845 December 18
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 12
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1845 December 18
J.D. Howell to Father. Camaigo., 1848 July 11
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 12
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1848 July 11
J.D. Howell to Sister (Varina). New Orleans., 1853 November 14
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents
Mentions their mother and father and also says that since the election the Whig party in New Orleans has become a myth.
Dates:
1853 November 14
Mrs. Maragaret Kempe Howell (mother of Varina) Letters
File — Box: 133, Folder: 13
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1823-1917
J. Kempe to Margaret. Natchez., 1819 August 30
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 13
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1819 August 30
Your Wife to Husband. Troy., 1836 August 9
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 13
Series Description
From the Series:
This series contains outgoing and incoming correspondence of various family members of both the Davis and Howell Families. There is correspondence from non-family members as well as a notice of sale of Beauvoir house in Mississippi, newspaper clippings, and a Davis Family tree.
Dates:
1836 August 9
Wife to Husband. Brierfield., approximately 1847 January 18
Item — Box: 133, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents
Writes about state of children. J. D. went to Vicksburg.
Dates:
approximately 1847 January 18