Box 1
Container
Contains 232 Results:
Letter signed Hiram McDaniel, Todd County, Ky., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Writes of the death of John McDaniel, whose widow requested him to write and tell his nephew. Persons mentioned include Sally Price, Mr. Leigh, and Jane. Places mentioned include Elkton, Ky., 1833 Jan 10
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
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:
1833 Jan 10
Invitation of Miss Mullanphy [Mary Mullanphy] to Mr. Darby [John F. Darby]. Requests the pleasure of Darby’s company at seven o’clock next Friday evening., 1833 Jan 15
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
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:
1833 Jan 15
Letter signed Ben F. Hickman, Frankfort, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Writes of the death of his father, and encloses a note which he wishes collected. Persons mentioned include W.B. Ayres., 1833 Feb 4
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
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:
1833 Feb 4
Letter signed Jane McDaniel with postscript signed John W. Price, Leasburg, N.C., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Requests that Darby come see her next summer if he can’t come in the winter. Asks his opinion of Sidney, as to whether he is suitable for a companion to manage her affairs, if Darby himself cannot remain. Discusses family affairs, health, etc. Persons mentioned include Polly Holloway, Sally, Uncle John McDaniel, Uncle Hiram, and Polly Leigh., 1833 Mar 4
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
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:
1833 Mar 4
Letter signed J.J. Crittenden, Frankfort, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Apologizes for not having written sooner, and explains that he has been very busy. States that he received from Darby on the 12th of the last month $128.94, which he now acknowledges with the statement that he is entirely satisfied and greatly obliged. Mr. Denny, who had granted further indulgence on Cozzen’s note, has died and the writer would like Denny’s interest collected in view of the fact that he has incurred some expenses in connection with Mr. Denny., 1833 May 24
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
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:
1833 May 24
Letter signed W.H. Ashley [William Henry Ashley], Boone County, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Forwards an enclosure [not included]., 1833 June 7
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
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:
1833 June 7
Letter signed T.F. Smith, Rock Island, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Acknowledges receipt of $608.62 made up by certain of the owners of the Dubuque grant for the purpose of paying for the survey and meeting other contingent expenses to be incurred on account of the same. States that he has employed a Mr. Harrison, a government surveyor, to do the work. Relates the manner in which he has ordered the survey to be made and asks to be corrected if he is not right. Brings up the question as to whether, the land having been divided, it will need separate tenants. He has gotten Judge Doty [J.D. Doty] to defend their interests against the United States and other trespassers as well as to tend to other legal interests. Persons mentioned include Mr. G.W. Jones; John Mulanphy [Mullanphy]; Auguste Chouteau; Col. Chouteau; J.P. Cahanne;, Col. J. Smith T; Peter Chouteau, Jr.; Edward Hempstead; Chouteau & Menard; Easton; Russell; Col. Paul; Col. Post; Mr. Henry Chouteau; and Mr. Charles S. Hempstead. Places mentioned include Michigan and Galena., 1833 June 9
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
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:
1833 June 9
Letter signed Wm. Russell [William Russell], Crystal Springs near St. Louis, to Col. Justus Post, America, Illinois. Regarding Doctor R. Simpson’s authorization to sell all of his interest in the 640 acres near New Madrid, to confirm which authorization Doctor Simpson showed an instrument of writing signed by Post, Chester Ashley, and himself. Having now sold Doctor Simpson’s interest, the writer wants to know whether Post would be willing to sell his interest to a Colonel Benjamin S. Chambers, the buyer of Simpson’s interest. Persons mentioned include Henry Cockerman (or Cockerham), O’Hara [William M. O’Hara?], and Major Long. Places mentioned include Arkansas and Little Rock., 1833 June 26
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
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:
1833 June 26
Letter signed A.B. Chambers, Bowling Green, Mo., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Asks what success Darby has had in inducing Mr. Mullanphy to allow him (the writer) to use his patent. States that the cholera has nearly subsided and the election is growing warm. Shannon and Bull are the most prominent – Strother hasn’t a chance., 1833 July 13
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
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:
1833 July 13
Letter signed A.B. Chambers, Troy, Mo., to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Mo. Sends a notice herewith to prove the handwriting of Jesse Rogers to the deed of Justus Post to Amos Wheeler. Persons mentioned include Squire Walsh., 1833 July 20
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
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:
1833 July 20