Box 1
Container
Contains 232 Results:
Letter signed Sinclair Kirtley, Columbia, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Thanks Darby for the delicious wine which he has sent them. Writes of the very high esteem in which all of Darby’s acquaintances hold him. He has just been elected by a large and flattering majority, the whole number elect being anti-amendment, anti-State Bank, and for a National Bank. Persons mentioned include Mary, Sheriff of Howard, Jackson, Bates, Guyor, and Little Red., 1834 Aug 12
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
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:
1834 Aug 12
Letter signed F.F. Smith, Rock Island, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Found that he had neglected to send the enclosed letter when rendering all evidences of services to Mr. Mulanphy [Mullanphy]., 1834 Aug 14
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
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:
1834 Aug 14
Letter signed Geo. F.W. David [George F.W. David], Lower Alton, to John F. Darby, Saint Louis. David has just been informed that Mr. F.W. Scott has arrived in Rushville from Kentucky, and that in the course of ten days he will be here and take up his note. Mr. Krum is now on a collecting tour through the north and will give the demands placed in their charge prompt attention. Writes of the McGill suits. Persons mentioned include Stewart and Dummer., 1834 Aug 15
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
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:
1834 Aug 15
Letter signed C.B. Fletcher, Herculaneum, Mo., to Mr. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Mo. Asks for any assistance that Darby may be willing to give in helping him procure the appointment of clerk for the county of Jefferson. Persons mentioned include Judge Lawless., 1834 Aug 17
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
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:
1834 Aug 17
Letter signed W.D. Shumate, Bonhomme, to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby], Saint Louis. Asks that Darby be so kind as to go to the Clerk’s office and acknowledge the payment of the debt for which John R. Brown’s land was bound. Shumate then asks Darby to forward to him, by way of Mr. Berry, the amount of the fee which shall be settled to his (Darby’s) satisfaction. States that he cannot have a final settlement with Mr. Defoe, who purchased the land, until he hears from Darby., 1834 Aug 29
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
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:
1834 Aug 29
Letter signed Beverley Allen, St. Marys Landing, Mount Calvary, to John F. Darby, Leasburg, Caswell County, North Carolina. Writes of having been to Ste. Genevieve, Kaskaskia, and Judge Pratte’s. All things thus far are favorable. Persons mentioned include Barrens, Capt. Wilkinson, Emily Pratte, Mary Wilkinson, Mrs. Gregorie, Mary Pratte, and Dr. Woolfolk. Places mentioned include the Mississippi River., 1834 Aug 30
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
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:
1834 Aug 30
Letter signed Jane McDaniel, Leasburg, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Begs Darby to come see her before winter sets in as she is growing so old. Persons mentioned include Sister Polly, Merideth Price, and Sally., 1834 Aug 31
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
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:
1834 Aug 31
Letter signed Jas. W. Kingsbury [James W. Kingsbury], St. Louis, to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby], Leasburgh, Caswell County, North Carolina. Includes social gossip of deaths and marriages, church life, etc. Persons mentioned include Monsieur Chaubert, Charles F. Randolph, Dr. Woolfork, Mr. Turpin, Wm. J. Austin [William J. Austin], Miss Morris, Mr. Goldensleive, Rev. Parson Potts, Miss Benton, Yoricks, Messrs. Foreman & Stevens, John Baptiste Sarpy, Mrs. K., Chas. [Charles], and Mrs. C. Place mentioned include Paul’s and Mississippi., 1834 Sept 7
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
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:
1834 Sept 7
Letter signed M. Martin, St. Louis, to Major John F. Darby, Leasburg, Caswell Cty. [Caswell County], North Carolina. Informs Darby of the death of Dr. Woolfolk from congestive bilious fever. Writes of some weddings and jokes with Darby about his Fair One from Columbia. Mentions a farce with small swords on Bloody Island. Persons mentioned include Wm. J. Austin [William J. Austin], Miss Morris, J.W. Reel, Miss E. Saugrain, Genl. Ashley [William Henry Ashley], Major Bean, and Wm. L. Sublett [William L. Sublette]., 1834 Sept 10
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
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:
1834 Sept 10
Letter signed Hobson Johns, Lynchburg, to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Missouri. Writes of social news, weddings, parties, etc. Mentions Charles having waited on Miss S. and being mortified and embarrassed by having her reject Darby’s note and miniature. Persons mentioned include Mr. Barley, Miss Holcomb, Miss Alice Brown, Miss Daniel, Miss Harrison, and Mary. Places mentioned include Lynchburg., 1834 Nov 15
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15
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:
1834 Nov 15