Box 1
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Contains 232 Results:
Letter signed A. Mebane, Chapel Hill, N.C., to John F. Darby, Mason Hall, Orange. Writes of college news and states that he hopes to be present at his friend’s examination and hear some of his oratory. States that he has sent a catalogue of the studies and students at college for his friend and his associates to look over. Recommends that they buy Valpey’s Greek Grammar. Mentions different studies that it is well to be prepared in. Persons mentioned include Doctor Malone and Fisher (a student)., 1824 Nov 12
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 Nov 12
Receipt to John F. Darby for passage on board the steamboat Phoenix, signed W. Baird, Clerk. Places mentioned include Saint Louis and Shippingport., 1825 June 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:
1825 June 4
Letter signed A.A. Mebane, Chapel Hill, to John F. Darby, Frankfort, Kentucky. Gossips about college and friends, and regrets that he and Darby are at such a distance from each other. States that the number of students in the college is not so large as usual, 120 being now enrolled, 90 of whom belong to his society. Writes of their fellow companions either being idle or being engaged in some profession. Discusses the girls they know who have married or are about to be married. States that he is surrounded by pleasant associates at college. Persons mentioned include Mr. Bingham, Doctor Malone, G.B. Robinson, Royall, Rice, Ben. B or Robin or James V.P. Reed, Mason, Gallaway, General Byrd, Miss Celia Moon [or Moore], Mr. Reynolds, Susan, Elbridge Mebane, Misses Bingham, Mary, Debow, Yancy [or Yancey], and Nicholson (a student). Places mentioned include Metton [or Milton], Philadelphia, Hillsborough, and Tennessee., 1825 Sept 6
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:
1825 Sept 6
Letter signed Thos. L. Galloway, Chapel Hill, N.C., to John F. Darby, Frankfort, Kentucky. Gossips about college life, and states that he is studying very hard, even having used his vacation to make up certain studies in which he was deficient. Writes of having had a very handsome country exhibition in June at which all the young ladies were present. States that the freshman class is uncommonly small, having only 14 members. Asks Darby to show his letter to no one as it was written by candlelight. Persons mentioned include Mr. Forrest, Dr. Malone, Virgil, Miss Celia Moon [or Moore], and Mr. Reynolds. Places mentioned include Mount Repose, Hickory Grove, and Hillsborough., 1825 Sept 7
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:
1825 Sept 7
Letter signed Nicholas Thompson, Leasburg, N.C., to John F. Darby, Frankfort, Kentucky. Regarding business matters. States that he has received Darby’s letter of the 26th of August stating that he had left Missouri for Kentucky, and hence could not attend to his (Thompson’s) business. Writes that he expected the deeds to be recorded in the proper place and that he does not care about the receipts for the money paid for taxes. Asks for a full statement of the way his money was spent and how it is holding out. Mentions some gossip about friends and what they are doing. Persons mentioned include D.C. Cuyler, Miss Sally Johnston, John Johnston, Mr. Benjamin Stanfield, Merideth, and James Darby. Places mentioned include Virginia and State of Allibame [Alabama]., 1825 Oct 30
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:
1825 Oct 30
Letter signed Joseph Charless, Jr., Lexington, Ky., to John Fletcher Darby, Frankfurt, Kentucky, favor of M. Brown. States that Darby is the nearest person with whom he has been intimate. He is living at Judge Bledsoe’s, the gentleman who lectures them on law. The family is very interesting, especially two charming girls, but states that he is too busy for Cupid to have a chance with him. Persons mentioned include Judge Bledsoe and Coke Littleton., 1825 Nov 27
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:
1825 Nov 27
Letter signed Hiram Darby, Bonhomme, Mo., to John F. Darby, Frankfort, Kentucky. Regarding social matters – friends and their activities. He is going to school now, but intends to go into business next spring. He can get $100.00 a year for his work, including everything but clothes. He is paying fifty cents per week for his board and two dollars a quarter for his tuition. McAllister has bought the Stokes’ farm down at St. Louis, and paid thirty-five hundred dollars for it at public sale. Persons mentioned include Betsy, Thos. Caulk [Thomas Caulk], Mr. Russell, Rachel, Sam, Sam Worthington, Peggy Fittwater [or Fitzwater], Sally Worthington, McAlister, Stokes, George H. Lewis, Martrom Lewis, and George Frasure [or Frazier]. Places mentioned include St. Louis. (includes typed transcription), 1825 Dec 20
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:
1825 Dec 20
Letter signed Thomas Caulk, Bonhomme, St. Louis, to John F. Darby, Frankfort, Kentucky. Deals with social matters, and states that there has been little alteration in the neighborhood. Mentions the marriages that have taken place and also the fact that he expects to be a candidate for sheriff. In a postscript, states that he has been requested by Mr. Hancock to say that Mr. McAllister, the administrator of G. Long, has refused to give him (Hancock) the books left for him, and also that he (Hancock) would like to have a letter about his relationship to Long to help in settling up with their affairs. Persons mentioned include Clemens, Betsy, Samuel Worthington, Margaret Fitzwater, John Moore, and E. Brockman. (includes typed transcription), 1826 Jan 8
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
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:
1826 Jan 8
Letter signed A. McAlister, Bonhomme, Mo., to John F. Darby, Frankfort, Kentucky. Regarding social matters and neighborhood news. Persons mentioned include Martrom Lewis, George Lewis, Priscilla Frazier, Wm. Thompson [William Thompson], William Stokes, Widow Worthington, Mr. Brown, Nancy Tumiron, Mr. Linvil, John Moore, Miss Brockman, Nat. Bacon, Samuel Worthington, Miss Margaret Fitzwater, John Russell, Mr. Dixon, Brackenridge, Thomas Caulk, Dr. Simson, John Simons, George Frazier, Hiram, General Miller, Carr, Todd, and Easton. Places mentioned include River Des Peres, St. Louis, and Cumberland. (includes typed transcription), 1826 Jan 18
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
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:
1826 Jan 18
Letter signed Thomas Caulk, Bonhomme, St. Louis, to John F. Darby, Frankfort, Kentucky. Concerning social matters and neighborhood gossip. Wishes to know whether Darby has heard anything from Thompson and whether he (Thompson) wants him (Caulk) to see to the paying of taxes on his land. Hiram is now working for McAlister. Asks that he let Stephen Hancock know what he (Darby) knows about the Hancock-Long partnership business. Prospects for Sheriff appear flattering but it is too far off to know yet. The opposition is hard. Persons mentioned include Clemens, D.E. Cuyler, and G. Long. Places mentioned include Stokes’ Place. (includes typed transcription), 1826 Apr 9
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
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:
1826 Apr 9