Box 1
Container
Contains 232 Results:
Letter signed Julie C. Soulard, St. Louis, to Monsieur Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis. States that Louis Cayoux and James Adams have built fires on her land, and she wants Darby to take steps to stop them. Persons mentioned include Monsieur Vaillant. (in French), 1831 Jan 20
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12
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:
1831 Jan 20
Letter signed Josiah Spalding, Washington, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. States that he has tried to get in touch with Fleet Smith, but that he has been unsuccessful. He will put the claim in the hands of some trustworthy attorney. Writes of the course of their impeachment case. The testimony is finished and two of the managers have addressed the court. Mr. Meredith has already occupied two days and will probably occupy a third. Persons mentioned include Judge Spencer, Mr. Wickliffe, Mr. Wirt, and Storrs & Buchanan., 1831 Jan 21
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12
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:
1831 Jan 21
Letter signed J. Spalding, Washington, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Concerning Klunk’s claim against Jones which Fleet Smith expected to get out of a claim Jones had on the government, with the help of Benton. The judgment record has now been put into the hands of Mr. Clayton, a man to be relied on. Mr. Meredith concluded his speech in the impeachment case. States that Mr. Wirt’s speech was cut short by the Senate adjourning, as it was Saturday. Places mentioned include Delaware. (includes envelope), 1831 Jan 22
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12
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:
1831 Jan 22
Letter signed P. Kincaid, Bonhomme, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Concerns the “power of attorney business” and instructions to Mr. Darby to transmit the seal of state and the power of attorney to Mr. Charles Kincaid. Persons mentioned include James Power and Mr. Nisbet. Places mentioned include Jefferson and Center Street, Tradestown, Glasgow, North Britain., 1831 Feb 2
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12
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:
1831 Feb 2
Letter signed Harry J. Thornton, Huntsville, Ala., to John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Missouri. Concerns the collection of some notes held against Green P. Rice., 1831 Feb 10
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12
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:
1831 Feb 10
Letter signed M. McGirk, Loutre Island, Mo., to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis. Regarding the sale of a lot which he feels is worth $4,000 and the rent $12 per month, although $10 may be all they can get. Asks that Charless discontinue the advertisement or it will break him. Persons mentioned include De Thier, Mr. H. Cordell, and Easton. Places mentioned include Bonhomme. (includes typed transcription), 1831 Mar 2
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12
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:
1831 Mar 2
Letter signed Tho. Biddle [Thomas Biddle], St. Louis, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Encloses a form of affidavit and power of attorney necessary to enable J.H. Osburn to draw the pension for which he gave Major Talbot an order., 1831 Apr 9
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12
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:
1831 Apr 9
Letter signed Jno. M. Clayton [John M. Clayton], Dover, Del., to John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Missouri. Regarding the case of Klunk and Goddard vs. John Jones. A suit has been brought against Jones and the writer will endeavor to compel payment., 1831 May 3
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12
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:
1831 May 3
Letter signed Jane McDaniel, Caswell County, N.C., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Implores her grandson to visit her and help her manage her affairs. States that she wants him to bring his Aunt Mary with him. Persons mentioned include Sister Pheby [Phebe] and Wm. Lea [William Lea]., 1831 June 8
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12
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:
1831 June 8
Letter signed B.J. Seward, St. Louis, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Encloses a letter given him to deliver by Colonel Post who desired them to make one another’s acquaintance., 1831 June 29
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 12
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:
1831 June 29