Box 134
Container
Contains 152 Collections and/or Records:
William F. Howell (brother of W.B. Howell) Letters
File — Box: 134, Folder: 1
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
W.F. Howell to Sister. San Francisco., 1882 November 20
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
A letter expressing his shock over the death of their brother. Also mentions his family relations.
Dates:
1882 November 20
W.F. Howell to Sister (Varina). San Francisco., 1884 December 12
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 1
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:
1884 December 12
Mary Bradford (niece of Jeff Davis) Letters
File — Box: 134, Folder: 2
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
Mary (Bradford) to Husband. (Okhena), 1861 July 23
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 2
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:
1861 July 23
Frank Buchanan Letters
File — Box: 134, Folder: 3
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
Frank Buchanan to Sir (Mr. T.L. Harrison). Knighsby, near Easton, Md., 1867 May 17
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 3
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:
1867 May 17
H. Chintamon Letters
File — Box: 134, Folder: 4
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
H. Chintamon to Mrs. Dorsey. Paris., 1875 October 8
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Business letter.
Dates:
1875 October 8
F.G. Dabney Letters
File — Box: 134, Folder: 5
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
F.G. Dabney to Dr Sir (Dr J.H.D. Bowmar). Vicksburg., 1871 May 27
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
A letter with description of land and accompanied by deeds etc. belonging to Jefferson Davis and the estate of J.E. Davis.
Dates:
1871 May 27
Francis P. Fleming Letters
File — Box: 134, 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:
1823-1917
Francis P. Fleming. Executive statement concerning Davis’ birthday and legal holiday. Tallahassee., 1892 June 2
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
A statement declaring the third day of June, the birthday of Jefferson Davis as a legal holiday.
Dates:
1892 June 2
Col. D.A. Given Letters
File — Box: 134, Folder: 7
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
Given, Col. D.A. Resolutions asking for New Orleans to be Davis’ final resting place. New Orleans., 1891 June 18
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Resolutions asking for New Orleans to be the final resting place for Jefferson Davis’s remains.
Dates:
1891 June 18
Wade Hampton Letters
File — Box: 134, Folder: 8
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
Wade Hampton to Sir (Jeff Davis). Hillsboro., 1865 April 19
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 8
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:
1865 April 19
Wade Hampton to Sir (Jeff Davis). Yorkville., 1865 May 1
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 8
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:
1865 May 1
Wade Hampton to Mrs. Davis. Columbia., 1893 May 7
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Sends his deep regrets that he will be unable to attend the ceremonies in Richmond when Jefferson Davis’s remains are consigned to their last resting place.
Dates:
1893 May 7
Wade Hampton to friend. Washington., 1888 June 3
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 8
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:
1888 June 3
Wade Hampton to Mrs. Beale. Transylvania University railroad Company. Sapphire, N.C., 1901 July 31
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 8
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:
1901 July 31
Burton N. Harrison Letters
File — Box: 134, 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:
1823-1917
Burton N. Harrison to Mr. President (Jeff Davis). Abbeville, S.C., 1865 April 29
Item — Box: 134, 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:
1865 April 29
A prepared interview for a newspaper reporter. Teannich, Alness, Scotland., 1928 October 13
Item — Box: 134, 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:
1928 October 13
Lucy White Hayes Letters
File — Box: 134, 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
Lucy White Hayes to Mrs. Beale (Carrie P. Beale). (Col. Springs, Colo.), approximately 1909 August 24
Item — Box: 134, 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:
approximately 1909 August 24
G. Theodore Herpin Letters
File — Box: 134, 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
G.T. Herpin To Madam (Mrs. M.A. Gelston). Fort Warren, Boston Harbor., 1863 November 3
Item — Box: 134, 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:
1863 November 3
G.T. Herpin to My dear Friend. Fort Warren, Boston Harbor., 1864 October 16
Item — Box: 134, 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:
1864 October 16
Fitzhugh Lee Letters
File — Box: 134, 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
Fitzhugh Lee to Sir (Mr. Chas. G. Johnsen). Rockbridge Company, Office of President, Glasgow, Va., 1891 July 6
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents
States that he is willing to do all he can in honor of the memory of Mr. Davis, and to help in securing the removal of his remains to Richmond.
Dates:
1891 July 6
Fitzhugh Lee to Mrs. Davis. Consulate General of the United States, Habana., 1897 April 7
Item — Box: 134, 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:
1897 April 7
Mrs. Charles MacVeagh Letters
File — Box: 134, 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
(Mrs. Charles MacVeagh) to Bill. Philadelphia., 1858 September 8
Item — Box: 134, 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:
1858 September 8
Ambrose Dudley Mann Letters
File — Box: 134, Folder: 14
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
A. Dudley Mann to Friend (Jeff Davis). (Paris) 17 Boulevard de la Madelaine., 1869 March 15
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents
Expresses sharp criticism of Grant and his cabinet.
Dates:
1869 March 15
A. Dudley Mann to Friend (Jeff Davis). Paris., 1869 May 23
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents
Sends news of Maggie and mentions the political conditions in the United States. Hopes that the North will get its just punishment.
Dates:
1869 May 23
A. Dudley Mann to Mrs. Davis. 17 Boulevard de la Madelaine, Paris., 1869 October 7
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 14
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:
1869 October 7
Ambrose Dudley Mann to Friend (Jeff Davis). Paris., 1872 January 19
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 14
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:
1872 January 19
Ambrose Dudley Mann to Friend (Jeff Davis). 5 Rue Cail, Paris, France De Jour de l’An., 1886 January 1
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents
A letter thanking her affectionate remembrance of him. Mentions also her mother and father.
Dates:
1886 January 1
Ambrose Dudley Mann to Friend. Paris, France, Rue Cail., 1888 February 22
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 14
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:
1888 February 22
Ambrose Dudley Mann to Friend (Jeff Davis). 5 Rue Cail, Paris, France., 1889 March 1
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents
Says that the last letter he received was a blessing after so long a suspension in his correspondence. States that he will postpone his answer in regard to the new government.
Dates:
1889 March 1
Ben Montgomery Letters
File — Box: 134, Folder: 15
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
Ben Montgomery to Dr Mar Jefferson. Hurricane Plantation., 1857 December 1
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 15
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:
1857 December 1
Ben to Sir (Mr. Jefferson Davis). Hurricane Plantation., 1867 May 2
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents
Letter pertains mostly to high water and the damage done to the plantations.
Dates:
1867 May 2
Ben to Sir (Mr. Joseph E. Davis). Hurricane Plantation., 1867 May 30
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents
Reports on discouraging conditions at Hurricane plantation.
Dates:
1867 May 30
Ben to Jos. E. Davis. Hurricane Plantation., 1867 July 29
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents
Reports on health of the people on plantation and on crop damage.
Dates:
1867 July 29
Ben to Sir (Joseph E. Davis). Hurricane Plantation., 1870 January 27
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents
Business concerning the plantation.
Dates:
1870 January 27
John H. Reagan Letters
File — Box: 134, Folder: 16
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
John H. Reagan to Friend. Palestine Texas., 1891 June 8
Item — Box: 134, Folder: 16
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:
1891 June 8