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Box 2

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Contains 311 Results:

Letter signed Reuben Knox to D.L. Schwain, Pres. Univ. of N.C., Chapel Hill. Introduces J.F. Darby [John F. Darby], Mayor of St. Louis. [filed 1839], 1839[?]

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 9
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: 1839[?]

Letter signed H. Atkinson, Jeff. Barracks [Jefferson Barracks], to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby], State Senate, Jeff. City. Regarding inserting a clause in the proposed law to regulate laws between the citizens of Missouri and the Indians, to prohibit any person from selling spirits to the soldiery without the written permission of an officer of the Army in command. [filed 1839], 1839 Jan 6

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 9
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: 1839 Jan 6

Letter signed John B. Clark, Fayette, to John F. Darby, City of Jefferson, Missouri. States that he has not had not the pleasure of the company of Messrs. Primm Chambers and Pratt before leaving Jefferson [Jefferson City]. Reynolds and Erickson are rivals for next governorship. Asks Darby to promote “the disposition as far as you can with the Democrats to make a kind of legislative nomination of a candidate for their next Govr. I mean a nomination by the Democratic members.” States that it is rather a hazardous undertaking and but few are willing to try it., 1839 Jan 11

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 9
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: 1839 Jan 11

Letter signed Jas. B. Bowlin [James B. Bowlin], St. Louis, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], Senate of Missouri, City of Jefferson, Missouri. Discusses pre-closing of mortgages and steamboat warrants. [filed 1839], 1839 Jan 13

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 9
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: 1839 Jan 13

Letter signed D.B. Wherry, Gasconade County, to John F. Darby, Jefferson City, Mo. Regarding a petition of citizens in the south part of the county concerning a road leading from Jefferson City to the iron works. [filed 1839], 1839 Jan 15

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 9
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: 1839 Jan 15

Letter signed B. Allen, St. Louis, to John F. Darby, City of Jefferson, Missouri. States in part, “Will you please discontinue my subscription to the Missouri Watchman?” [filed 1839], 1839 Jan 17

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 9
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: 1839 Jan 17

Letter signed J. Spalding, St. Louis, to John F. Darby, Senate, Jefferson City, Mo. Regarding an act on mortgages. States that somebody under the signature “Michael” scared the Judge of the Court terribly in the Republican. [filed 1839], 1839 Jan 17

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 9
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: 1839 Jan 17

Letter signed Samuel Knox, St. Louis, to John F. Darby, Jefferson City, Mo. States in part, “The paper containing the report of the Libel Comte. of the Legislature appointed to investigate the infamous slanders of the corrupt leaders of a corrupt party will be published by the Gazette, Bulletin & Republican. The Missouri Argus will not publish.” Discusses Loco Focos, Thos. H. Benton’s bill to regulate the currency, Tiffany and Dr. Byrne, and collections. Mr. Dresser thinks Benoist has yankeed him. [filed 1839], 1839 Jan 18

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 9
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: 1839 Jan 18

Letter signed N. Paschall, St. Louis, to John F. Darby, City of Jefferson, Missouri. Regarding failure of railroad bill: “Don’t let the hotel insurance charter fail.” [filed 1839], 1839 Jan 27

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 9
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: 1839 Jan 27

Letter signed L.A. Benoist & Co., St. Louis, to John F. Darby, Jefferson City, Mo. Regarding F. Provenchere’s demands regarding renewing Darby’s note and holding the mortgage. Discusses renewing other notes. [filed 1839], 1839 Jan 31

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 9
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: 1839 Jan 31