Box 1
Container
Contains 232 Results:
Letter signed Jane McDaniel and Sally Price, N.C., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Family matters. Price is still behaving unsatisfactorily. Aunt Phebe is dead. States that she wants Darby to come and help take care of her and his grandmother’s interests. Persons mentioned include Mr. Kyle, Cousin Jane, Sally Standfield, Cousin Samuel Johnston, Uncle John, and Hiram. Places mentioned include Mitton., 1831 July 17
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 July 17
Letter signed Tho. Biddle [Thomas Biddle] to Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis. Regarding notes for collection. Persons mentioned include W. Walker, J.B. O’Toole, Jesse Lindell, M.G. Alvarez, Mr. Cuyler, Mr. Hubbard, and Legar & Colburn., 1831 July 30
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 July 30
Letter signed Bartus Satterfield, Princeton, to The Postmaster of St. Louis, Missouri. Asks concerning the estate of Archibald Bass, a blacksmith, who died in or somewhere about St. Louis. He is interested to the extent of one fourth of the estate and would like to know how to go about obtaining it., 1831 Aug 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 Aug 2
Letter signed A. Biddle [Mrs. Ann Biddle], St. Louis, to J. Darby [John F. Darby]. Asks Darby to procure the newspapers containing all the publications between Miss Biddle and Mr. P. by purchase or otherwise. As soon as her brothers-in-law, John and W.S. Biddle, arrive to settle her affairs, she will leave town and remain in Philadelphia until spring. Asks that her request be kept secret. Persons mentioned include Mr. Capoulade. Places mentioned include Detroit., 1831 Sept 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 Sept 22
Letter signed B. Allen, City of Washington, to J.F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. States that he is leaving Washington this evening or tomorrow morning for Baltimore. He is not sorry for Washington has no charms – there is too much man worship. If Darby ever visits there he should come armed with letters of recommendation to the high in office, be forward and consequential, and then expect some degree of politeness. Places mentioned include Richmond, Missouri, Louisville, Frankfort, and Lexington., 1831 Oct 4
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 Oct 4
Letter signed E.A.D. [Edward A. Dudley], Frankfort, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Gives an account of the belles and beaux, weddings, etc. Writes of the impression that Mr. Clay [Henry Clay] will be senator, but he has no information that Mr. Clay wants it. The race is between Clay and Crittenden [John J. Crittenden]. Also discusses the death of George Washington, who died within a day of his brother, Walter. Persons mentioned include “old Jac,” John Marshall, Mark, Robt. W. Scott [Robert W. Scott], Elizabeth Brown, Dort Hall, Margaret Sproule, Barr, A.V. Parker, and Henrietta. Places mentioned include Louisville, Mansion House, Cincinnati, and Versailles., 1831 Oct 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 Oct 21
Document signed E. Dobyns, Chairman, and J.F. Darby [John F. Darby], Secretary, St. Louis. Concerning a ball to be given on the 29th of December. States that eight managers, four of whom were single and four married, were appointed, and Doctor Green agreed to furnish the entertainment for $5.00. Persons mentioned include John Shade, Jos. C. Laveille [Joseph C. Laveille], Asa Wilgus, J.G.A. McKinney, Calvin Ricards, Francis V. Marshall, Mr. March, Mr. Ewing, Grimsley, Doctor Green, Jesse Colburn, S. Willi, Dr. Campbell, Enoch C. March, Wm. Skinner [William Skinner], Wm L. Ewing [William L. Ewing], and Missouri Hotel. (includes typed transcription), 1831 Dec 15
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 Dec 15
Letter signed Joshua Pilcher, Washington, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Writes that nothing is happening in Washington except what he reads in the paper. Expects the great debate on the tariff to call forth orations from both houses, but thinks it difficult to foresee the end. Feels the U.S. Bank will also command the attention of Congress. Persons mentioned include Holmes and Miss Ann. Places mentioned include Hazlewood., 1832 Jan 28
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
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:
1832 Jan 28
Letter of introduction signed Jno. M. Bass [John M. Bass], Nashville, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Mo., favor of C.C. Norvell. Introduces the bearer, a respectable bookseller, who wants to see and hear all he can about St. Louis. Possibly he might like to meet some of the belles. Any courtesy shown him will be a favor to the writer., 1832 Feb 8
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
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:
1832 Feb 8
Letter signed Jane McDaniel, Caswell County, North Carolina, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Wants to know why her grandson has not written to her. Promises him a Negro girl she has bought if he will come and attend to her affairs for her, besides sharing equally with his brothers and sisters in the other property. Sally is living on her plantation and Price is doing nothing as usual. Persons mentioned include Jane Johnston, and Abram., 1832 Apr 3
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
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:
1832 Apr 3