Box 2
Container
Contains 311 Results:
Recommendation for the retention of Isadore Barada on the Night Watch, signed N.B. Atwood; Thos. Andrews [Thomas Andrews]; Asa Wilgus; U. Deroin[?]; F.W. Beltzhoover; Thos. L. Fontaine [Thomas L. Fontaine]; Alfred Skinner; Charles Laberge; Augst. Chouteau [Auguste Chouteau]; S. Blood; B.W. Ayres; Thos. H. West [Thomas H. West]; John Shade; Joseph Papin; Pr. Chouteau [Pierre Chouteau]; M. Augustin; Ah. Papin; Elliott Lee; Jas. S. Mayfield [James S. Mayfield]; Gabriel S. Chouteau; L. Labeaume; Louis DuBreuil; James F. Comstock; F.V. Taylor; John T. Douglass; Wm. Jas. Austin [William James Austin]; B. Pratte, Jr. [Bernard Pratte, Jr.]; G.P. Cerre; Francis Loud; Theodore LaBeaume; Jos. A. Sire [Joseph A. Sire]; Thos. M. Taylor [Thomas M. Taylor]; Henry V. Sullivan; John D. Mount; Edward Welch; Jno. Ruland [John Ruland]; Arthur L. Magenis; M.P. Leduc; Hyte Papin [Hypolite Papin]; Geo. Wotton [George Wotton]; R. Simpson; John Ford; Theodore Papin; Henry Chouteau; Jos. S. Sampson [Joseph S. Sampson]; Edw. Brooks [Edward Brooks]; John Young; Chas. Dumon [Charles Dumon]; G. Knapp; John B. Sarpy; J.B. Lesperance; H. Renard; J. Cooper; Louis [Provencher?]; E. McDonald; Isaac A. Letcher; Joseph Richardson; A.C. Billon; Benj. C. St. Cyr [Benjamin C. St. Cyt]; Dennies Caurtois; A.W. Manning; Chs. L. Bosseron [Charles L. Bosseron]; Thomas Rodham; H. McKee; B. DeYoung; Jn. E. Tholozan; Antoine Chenie; and Wm. G. Pettus [William G. Pettus]., 1835
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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:
1835
Recommendation of Isadore Barrada for the night watch to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, signed Robt. W. Cann [Robert W. Cann], Saml. C. Clark [Samuel C. Clark], Jas. McDonough [James McDonough], Medard Dupins, E. Chouteau, C.W. Walsh, and Wm. Berry [William Berry]., 1835
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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:
1835
Letter signed John G. Eckenstein to John F. Darby. Regarding the steamboat Selma, which was destined for New Orleans, but is returning because of low water. Because of this, J.H. Kopf has deserted Eckenstein and he has no funds. (in French), ca. 1835-1840
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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:
ca. 1835-1840
Letter signed W.H. Ashley [William Henry Ashley], Washington, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Regrets the necessity of again returning the pension papers of their old friend, Mr. Thos. R. Musick [Thomas R. Musick]. Includes copy of letter signed J.L. Edwards, War Department, Pension Office, to Hon. W.H. Ashley, concerning the pension of Thomas R. Musick, which is being returned for several corrections. Persons mentioned include Capt. Neville., 1835 Jan 28
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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:
1835 Jan 28
Letter signed Wilson Primm, Jefferson City, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Regarding legislative business at Jefferson City, including the signing of the Hallelujah Resolution, the defeat of Geyer’s Bank Resolution, and Strother’s declaration that it is inexpedient to charter a State Bank at the current session of the legislature. Also writes that it was decided not to incorporate the principle of the writer’s resolution into the City Charter. In fact, they refused to grant the exclusive right to the City to suppress gaming. Yesterday the revised City Charter was read a third time and passed. It introduced a bill providing for the sale of the St. Louis Common. There is also a resolution on the subject of common school education now under discussion. Persons mentioned include Mr. Bates [Edward Bates] and O’Neil., 1835 Jan 31
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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:
1835 Jan 31
Letter signed Jno. W. Johnson [John W. Johnson], Mayor of St. Louis, Saint Louis, to Samuel Wiggons [Samuel Wiggins]. Regarding a loan of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars at five percent annum to the city of St. Louis, the interest to be paid half yearly. The loan will be secured by the faith of the city and the water works and reservoir., 1835 Feb 2
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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:
1835 Feb 2
Letter signed M.M. Johns, Lynchburg, to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Missouri. Regarding social matters. Writes of Miss L. and her many flirtations, and states that it has been an uncommonly gay winter, although many of the belles and beaux have now gone. Persons mentioned include Charles, Mr. T. Royal, Capt. L, Mr. Garland, Miss M. Daniel, Miss Scott, Miss Henry, Mr. Bailey, Dr. Brooks, Miss Barbara, Mr. Johns, and University of Virginia. Places mentioned include Nelson and Richmond., 1835 Feb 7
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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:
1835 Feb 7
Translation of letter signed R. Paul, St. Louis, to Gabriel Paul. Concerning the settling of a note in favor of Labes and Thompson, dated September 10, 1817, which is the only remaining one of their joint debts. Persons mentioned include Mr. Mayer. Includes letter signed R. Paul, St. Louis, to J.F. Darby, March 8, 1835. States that the above quoted letter has never had an answer, and that while he has done much for his brother in the past he is unable to do more now and consequently must collect his share of the debt. Persons mentioned include Mr. Pierre Chouteau., 1835 Feb 10
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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:
1835 Feb 10
Letter signed Samuel Wiggins, Cincinnati, to John W. Johnson, Mayor of St. Louis. Declines to make the loan to the city of St. Louis at five percent annum, but agrees if the interest rate is raised to six percent., 1835 Feb 19
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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:
1835 Feb 19
Letter signed Ann Biddle, St. Louis, to John F. Darby. Regarding business matters, insurance, and the loaning of her money. Persons mentioned include Mr. Benoist, Mr. Rankin, McKinney, and Mr. Gamble [Hamilton Gamble]. Places mentioned include Illinois., 1835 Feb 20
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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:
1835 Feb 20