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Box 2

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Contains 311 Results:

Letter signed Lavina Collins, Randolph, Mo., to John F. Darby, St. Louis. States in part, “I am sorry to hear of our brother’s conduct but I suppose it is no new thing with him. I am much gratified to think you changed his course as there are no hopes of changing his conduct.” [filed 1838 Jan-Nov], 1838 June 17

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 8
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: 1838 June 17

Letter signed Jno. M. Bass [John M. Bass], Nashville, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Regarding attempts to restore their old friendly relations. Asks about taxed properties in Illinois. [filed 1838 Jan-Nov], 1838 June 18

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 8
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: 1838 June 18

Letter signed O.H. Browning, Quincy, Illinois, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Mo. Regarding suits against Whiting and James R. Fayerweather. [filed 1838 Jan-Nov], 1838 June 23

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 8
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: 1838 June 23

Letter signed Mary M. Darby, Rock Spring, Perry Co., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. States that she is enjoying her visit at Rock Springs. [filed 1838 Jan-Nov], 1838 June 28

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 8
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: 1838 June 28

Letter signed Sidney Breese, Mound Farm, Carlyle, Ill., to John F. Darby, St. Louis. States that he is anxious to know of judgment recovered of amt. of Mills and others. [filed 1838 Jan-Nov], 1838 July 12

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 8
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: 1838 July 12

Letter signed C. Gratiot [Charles Gratiot], Washington City, to Hon. J.F. Darby [John F. Darby]. In anticipation of Darby’s being returned to the next legislature, Gratiot asks to be permitted to bring to his attention to the benefits that would result to the central section of Missouri if a road were opened from St. Louis towards Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas; and the Meramec River freed of its accidental obstructions to the highest point it is navigable to keel at ordinary stages of water. Persons mentioned include M.S. Clark, Capt. Lee, and P.M. Gratiot. Places mentioned include Manchester, Gasconnade [Gasconade], White River, Ohio, Runaleville, Bourbeuse, and Shawneetown., 1838 July 17

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 8
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: 1838 July 17

Letter signed Sidney Breese, Mound Farm, Carlyle, Ill., to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Regarding case of T.B. Affleck & Co. vs. Mills, Gay, others. [filed 1838 Jan-Nov], 1838 July 23

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 8
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: 1838 July 23

Note of B. Mullanphy [Bryan Mullanphy] to Mr. John F. Darby. Regrets that he was not home when Mr. Darby called, and states that he will be home that afternoon., 1838 July 30

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 8
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: 1838 July 30

Letter signed Woodson J. Moss, Liberty, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. States in part, “William Woods of this County wants to be doorkeeper of the Senate. He held the office a few years ago.” [filed 1838 Jan-Nov], 1838 Sept 18

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 8
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: 1838 Sept 18

Letter signed F. Kretschmar, St. Louis, to John Darby. States in part, “I have inserted no sum on the annexed paper but have left it entirely to your judgment to fill in as you please. I take the liberty of acquainting you with my embarrassed condition. By hastening your efforts you will make a grateful debtor.” Persons mentioned include Mr. Carstens and Mr. Grimsley., 1838 Sept 21

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 8
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: 1838 Sept 21