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Contains 232 Results:
Essay titled “On Honesty.”, 1824 Sept 4
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
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...
Dates:
1824 Sept 4
Essay on poverty, which focuses on the question of who enjoys the most happiness, a poor man or a rich one. Darby concludes that the poor man is more apt to enjoy happiness., 1824 Sept 21
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
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...
Dates:
1824 Sept 21
Essay on solitude., 1824 Oct 24
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
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...
Dates:
1824 Oct 24
Essay titled “Ironical,” which deals with the presidential race and makes fun of ardent supporters in general., 1824 Nov
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
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...
Dates:
1824 Nov
Speech titled “Oration on Duelling.”, 1824 Nov 7
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
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...
Dates:
1824 Nov 7
Speech delivered on the Fourth of July at Chesterfield, Mo., in commemoration of American Independence., 1825 June 28
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
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...
Dates:
1825 June 28
Letter signed William McDaniel, Leasburg, N. C., to John F. Darby, Orange County, Politeness of Dr. Malone. Regarding family matters. States that Uncle Hiram has gone to the Arkansas and does not expect to return until June. Mentions that Darby’s sister, Elizabeth, had an heir. Persons mentioned include Aunt Polly Lea, Brother Hiram, John W. Richmond, and Eppison’s Store. Places mentioned include Salem., 1824 Apr 25
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
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...
Dates:
1824 Apr 25
Letter signed Justus Post, Bonhomme, to Mr. J.F. Darby [John F. Darby], Leesburgh, Caswell Co., N.C. Offers advice upon entering the army as a profession and life career. If letter had been addressed to City of Washington the writer might have been of assistance in obtaining a situation at West Point for Darby. States that West Point is the best institution in America for obtaining a critical and profound knowledge of the sciences. However, after a commission in the army has been secured it is always necessary to have the favor of the War Department and one’s superior officers to hold it. He wishes Darby well. Places mentioned include Atlantic States., 1824 July 22
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
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...
Dates:
1824 July 22
Letter signed Alexander Mebane, Chapel Hill, N.C., to John F. Darby, Mason Hall, Orange Cty., N.C. Writes of college life and urges his friend to study up on Greek verbs as the tutor who hears the freshman class is very particular about them. States that college expenses are not so great as reported – that $75.00 will defray all college dues for each session. Persons mentioned include Yancy, Royall, and G.B.R., 1824 Sept 21
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
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...
Dates:
1824 Sept 21
Letter signed Rufus A. Yancy, Chapel Hill, N.C., to John F. Darby, Mason Hall, Orange County, N.C. Writes of college life and states that he is now on the Hill of Science, but has very little to say. There are 123 students on the hill, 20 whom are freshmen. Describes a “pretty smart scuffle” occurring between two of the tutors and some dissolute students. Advises Darby to buy a good Greek Grammar and study up before he comes to college. Asks to be remembered to his friends and hopes they will write soon. Persons mentioned include Bettner (a tutor), Saunders (a tutor), Professor Mitchell, Young (a tutor), Leonidas King, Augustus Aliston, Valpey, Grittenhall, George Robertson, Robert Bingham, Royall, and Forist. Places mentioned include Mount Repose., 1824 Oct 4
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
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...
Dates:
1824 Oct 4