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Letter signed John Perschbacker, San Francisco, to [John F.] Darby. Concerning a sale involving over $130,000 of stock of his. He was sold out and those who sold him out received nothing, so they are all even. Discusses other business matters involving Chace. Wishes to get rid of the Harrison judgement. [filed in 1879 Jan-Aug], 1879 Mar 31

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection consists largely of the papers of John F. Darby and his wife Mary F. Darby, and relates mostly to the political, social, and business history of St. Louis. The papers also include family correspondence with relatives in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Missouri, and correspondence regarding legal and business matters. Of special note are the minute books of the Jefferson Society and the St. Louis Debating Club (1827-1828), both regional debating societies of which Darby was a member; letters of Mary F. Darby; correspondence with Montgomery Blair, William T. Sherman, and George Caleb Bingham; and fragments of a history of the Mormons by John Corrill, dated 1839.

Dates

  • 1879 Mar 31

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.6 Cubic Feet ( (5 boxes; 1 oversize folder))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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