Box 1
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Contains 232 Results:
Letter signed Chs. Keemle [Charles Keemle], St. Louis, to Mr. Darby [John F. Darby]. Asks for a book of Plays to cast a piece in the evening. Persons mentioned include J.M. Bass., 1829 Feb 5
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 5
Letter of Hugh Darby, Huntingdon, Tenn., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Writes of their moving from Virginia to a place within ten miles of Huntingdon, which took a long time because of an accident. States that his wife wanted to visit her parents so she and some of her children drove in a gig the hundred miles. From there she went to visit an aunt, but on the way the horse took fright and started to run. He jumped a fence, upturned the gig and left his (Hugh’s) wife lying with her hip out of place and three ribs broken. The doctor was sent for right away, but bid not get there until Saturday. (The accident occurred Thursday.) After eight or nine weeks they brought her home in a wagon, but the doctor said that it was too late to do anything for her as she could never walk again. Asks where various of their relatives are and what they are doing. States that he has had bad luck with his negroes. Persons mentioned include Homer, Martha, Doctor Whit [White], Uncle George, Anaball Rise, Nelson (enslaved man), Sam (enslaved man), and Uncle John. Places mentioned include Tennessee, Western District, Carrel County, 10 miles from Huntting [Huntingdon]; Suningburg, and Caswell County., 1829 May 10
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 May 10
Letter signed S. Blood, Windsor, Vt., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Concerning the settling of debts and collection of amounts due. He does not think that he owes Th. Douglass anything, so asks that nothing be paid to him or the estate of C.B. Penrose. He wants other claims held off until his return. President Jackson has commenced rewarding his friends and punishing his enemies by removing several officers. Persons mentioned include Skinner, R.S. Wilkinson, Geo. Marton [George Marton], J.D. Daggett, McSimonds, and Van Ness. Places mentioned include Myrtle Street., 1829 July 14
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 July 14
Letter signed John D. Daggett, St. Louis, to John F. Darby. Concerning a letter from Mr. S. Blood asking Daggett to ask Darby to write him immediately about his affairs and whether he had had any trouble in settling them. Also wishes to know whether the carpenter’s shop which burned was the one on his lot. Persons mentioned include Mr. Dobbins and Mr. J.D. Earl., 1829 July 15
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 July 15
Letter signed Patrick H. Darby, Frankfort, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. States that he will soon have some funds, but in the meanwhile he is unable to lend any money. Advises John F. Darby to sell his property and pay his debts. Presumes his friend’s business is not profitable and offers him a position with him. States that he has a large estate and neither family nor children. Persons mentioned include Blight. Places mentioned include Louisville, Kentucky, and Bradenburgh., 1829 Aug 16
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 Aug 16
Letter signed J.J. Crittenden, Frankfort, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Thanks Darby for letting him know that his lands had been advertised for sale for back taxes, and tells him that he holds receipts for all state and county taxes. Begs that Darby call the attention of the auditor to this inadvertence and to ask whether anything is necessary to prevent the sale of the lands beyond the fact that he holds receipts for taxes. In a postscript, Crittenden mentions that it may be that the taxes for 1826 have not been paid, and asks Darby to tend to them. Persons mentioned include Samuel F. Hunt and E. Barcroft., 1829 Aug 25
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 Aug 25
Letter signed Patrick H. Darby, Bradenburgh, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Commends his young friend’s principles and character. States that he is now ready to make him a definite proposition as he has just settled his affairs and is now in possession of about seventy thousand acres of land, worth at least that many dollars and probably twice as many. Wants Darby to come live with him, free of charge, getting all fees resulting from practice. He will convey one thousand acres of land to his name and in addition will pay him $600 per year for attending to his business. At his death he will leave him one third of his estate if he has no family and if so, $5,000. Persons mentioned include Blight., 1829 Oct 5
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 Oct 5
Invitation to Mr. Darby [John F. Darby] to spend the evening on Friday next, signed Will C. Carr [William C. Carr], Hazlewood [Hazelwood]., 1829 Dec 8
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 Dec 8
Letter signed W.M. Darby, Paris, Henry County, Tennessee, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Requests that his brother send him $50.00 even if he has to borrow it. States that he worked for two months and saved his money, only to have it stolen. He has no one to take care of his wife and three helpless children. Places mentioned include Salem and Mississippi River., 1829 Dec 19
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 Dec 19
Letter signed Jno. M. Bass [John M. Bass], Smithland, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. States that he has just heard that Patrick Darby is dead. Places mentioned include Bradenburgh and Nashville., 1829 Dec 30
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 Dec 30