Box 1
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Contains 232 Results:
Letter signed Hiram McDaniel, Caldwell County, Ky., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Relates the details of the quarrel between Colonel Stokes and the writer’s brother, John, which resulted in the shooting of Stokes. Asks Darby to please go to the trial of John and undertake his defense as he (McDaniel) is unable to go. John promises to furnish money. Persons mentioned include Mr. Leigh, Thos. Wright [Thomas Wright], and Cousin John VanHook. Places mentioned include Christian County., 1828 Jan 22
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8
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:
1828 Jan 22
Letter signed George Darby, Union County, Kentucky, to John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Mo. Writes of the times being extremely hard and money scarce. He couldn’t borrow money from the Shakers, and he sold a negro woman for three hundred dollars. Franklin is starting school and has twenty-five scholars. Complains that although the times are hard they are fine for the lawyers. Persons mentioned include Uncle James, Son Green, and Miss Alsop. Places mentioned include Eddevil [Eddesville] and Nashville., 1828 Mar 14
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8
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:
1828 Mar 14
Letter signed Jane McDaniel, Caswell County, North Carolina, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. States that she wants her grandson to come there if it is ever convenient. She thinks that perhaps he can do something with Price, who is impossible to put up with. She thinks also that he could possibly help his Aunt Sally obtain a divorce from Price, although the lawyer there says that the only way would be to prove positively that he (Price) had taken up with a lewd woman. Writes of some property that she and her husband have just bought, worth about a thousand dollars, which she will leave to Darby. States that Uncle John McDaniel has been acquitted except he is to be imprisoned for six months and after that branded on the ball of his left thumb with the letter “M.” Persons mentioned include Mr. Yancey, Mr. Smith, and Mary Smith. Places mentioned include Griers Meeting House. Document also includes letter signed Thomas W. Yealock to John F. Darby. Letter of friendship discussing intentions of studying law and then removing to Alabama or Missouri. Yealock has not married yet, but expects to someday., 1828 May 10
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8
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:
1828 May 10
Letter signed William McDaniel and Jeain [Jane] McDaniel, Leasburg, N.C., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Regarding family matters. Asks that Darby send his sister to them so that she may go to the Academy at Leasburg. They will try to give her something at their deaths. Also give some Biblical advice on how to live. Persons mentioned include Leavina [Levina], Aunt Phebe, and Nanse Whitlow., 1828 July 22
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8
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:
1828 July 22
Letter signed William McDaniel and Jane McDaniel, Leasburg, N.C., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. An invitation and suggestion to their grandson to come to Leasburg now that Lawyer Yancy is dead. They think that Darby would be able to share a good part of his practice. They want Darby to bring his sister with him. She could be educated very well and without much expense at the Female School which has just opened., 1828 Sept 4
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8
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:
1828 Sept 4
Indenture made between Xavier Dugale and Scholastique, his wife, and Thomas Biddle, whereby Dugale and his wife promise to pay one hundred dollars and interest at ten per cent per annum to Biddle on the 3rd of October 1829, signed Xavier Dugale, Scholastique Dugale (her mark), M.P. Leduc (test.), and certified by Archibald Gamble, St. Louis. To better secure the obligation Biddle has paid one dollar for a piece of land thereafter described. Persons mentioned include Charles Collins and Adeline Collins. Places mentioned include Oak Street and Church Street., 1828 Oct 4
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8
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:
1828 Oct 4
Letter signed Patrick H. Darby, Frankfort, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Includes platitudes on the profession of law. Writes of two judges having resigned, and mentions various others as their possible successors. Persons mentioned include Judges Omsby and Mills, Ewing, Underwood, Thompkins, Beaty, Marshall, Denny, Buckner, Robertson, and Chapman. Places mentioned include Brandinburgh [Bradenburg]., 1828 Dec 11
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8
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:
1828 Dec 11
Constitution drafted at a meeting over which John F. Darby presided, held at the Court House, for the organization of the Jefferson Society, a debating club. Includes by-laws, details of the club’s cash account, names of participants, and minutes of initial and subsequent meetings. Persons mentioned include John C. Edwards, Secretary; William Milburn; Isaac C. McGirk; Thomas A. Lathams; John Bent; Joseph Charless, Sr.; R.P. Farris; Wharton; J.C. Naylor; E. Bates; Hayman; John M. Bass; G.W. Kerr; and Elijah P. Lovejoy., 1827-1828
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9
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:
1827-1828
Letter signed Justus Post, Jefferson City, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Hopes that Darby will be able to dispose of Dolly both to her desire and her owner’s advantage. Writes that the evidence was closed Saturday evening in the trial of Judge Todd, in relation to which his (Post’s) present situation prevents his speaking. It appears that the legislature may succeed in passing some bills that are of some interest and importance to the community, for example in relation to the three per cent fund, the seminary lands, and the redemption of the paper currency of the state. Asks for an opinion of his proposed constitutional amendment. Places mentioned include St. Louis., 1829 Jan 12
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 10
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:
1829 Jan 12
Receipt for one hundred dollars for house rent for one year, signed Russel Farnham, Portage des Sioux. Persons mentioned include H.L. Mills and George Collier., 1829 Feb 2
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 10
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:
1829 Feb 2