Box 2
Container
Contains 311 Results:
Letter signed M. Thomas [Martin Thomas], Jefferson, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], Mayor of St. Louis. Expresses his delight at Darby’s firm, and states that he has the good wishes of 4/5 of the legislature. Thus far they have got on very well., 1836 Dec 19
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 5
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:
1836 Dec 19
Letter signed Ann Biddle to John F. Darby, Asks him to tell her what he thinks it is advisable to do after he has seen Mr. Spalding and found out about the lot to be sold that day., 1836 Dec 30
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 5
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:
1836 Dec 30
Letter signed Hugh O’Brien, Bernard Finney, Hugh O’Neil et al to John F. Darby, Mayor of the City of St. Louis. Recommend Christopher Keegan for appointment of City Watchman [Night Watchman]., 1837
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6
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:
1837
Letter signed Geo. Collier [George Collier], St. Louis, to John F. Darby. Concerning the town meeting held last evening. The meeting was quite boisterous and almost broke up when some of the members raised the cry of fire. States that suspicion has it that either Benoist, the writer himself, or Darby is concerned with some man who is petitioning the legislature to grant him Banking privileges. Persons mentioned include Col. O’Fallon, Corbin, W. Ruland, and Grimesly. Places mentioned include Philadelphia., 1837 Jan 4
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6
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:
1837 Jan 4
Letter signed Jane McDaniel, Leasburg, N.C., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Family news. States that her sight and hearing are falling rapidly. She is looking forward to seeing Darby and his wife next summer. Persons mentioned include Hiram, John, John Price, Sally, Miss Frances Pruet, John Corbel McDaniel, and Mr. Holoway. Places mentioned include Philadelphia., 1837 Jan 14
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6
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:
1837 Jan 14
Letter signed W.H. Ashley [William Henry Ashley], House of Repts. Acknowledges receipt of a printed petition, a copy of which has been forwarded to the Chairman of the Committee on private land claims. States that no one feels more than he does the justice of the claim of the legal representatives of Dubuque to the grant of land mentioned in the petition, and that no one is more disposed to such a course as will ensure to those claimants the enjoyment of the property to which he thinks them entitled., 1837 Feb 3
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6
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:
1837 Feb 3
Letter signed L.F. Linn, Washington City, to Hon. J.H. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Missouri. Acknowledges receipt of Darby’s letter with the petitions and protest of the Mayor and Aldermen of St. Louis relating to their commons, and states that the memorial will be laid before the Senate this morning., 1837 Feb 13
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6
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:
1837 Feb 13
Contemporary copy of letter signed John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri, to Genl. C. Gratiot [Charles Gratiot], Washington City. Concerning the construction of a pier to give direction to the current of the Mississippi River, which had been committed to the direction of Capt. H.M. Shreve. Encloses resolutions made by the corporate authorities appropriating fifteen thousand dollars for the improvement of the harbor. States that the corporate authorities are willing to undertake the work under the direction and superintendence of the Engineer Department of the United States., 1837 Feb 17
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6
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:
1837 Feb 17
Letter signed John Symington, Capt. of Arsenal, St. Louis Arsenal, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], Mayor of St. Louis. States that he called for the deeds as requested but that he did not find Darby in. Persons mentioned include Mr. Hunt, Postmaster., 1837 Feb 21
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6
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:
1837 Feb 21
Letter signed L.F. Linn, Washington City, to Mr. J.C. Blair. States that long before the receipt of Blair’s petition relating to the claim of Julian Dubuque, he (Linn) had reported to the Senate a bill providing for the legal adjustment of that claim. He will try to have the bill passed next session., 1837 Feb 27
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6
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:
1837 Feb 27