Box 2
Container
Contains 311 Results:
Letter signed Frederick Hyatt, Senate Chamber, City of Jefferson, to John F. Darby, Mayor of the City of St. Louis, Missouri. States that he is disturbed over notice of protest of Darby’s brother’s note signed by him (Hyatt). He will be ruined if he doesn’t get out of this mess. Mentions the excitement in the capitol over the passing of fifteen new counties and opposition to bill; a bill to establish a third branch of the State Bank; Bedford Brown of Connecticut, who was named by the Governor to define the northern boundary of the state; H.S. Geyer’s nomination for Judge of Court of Common Pleas; the election of General Harrison; Concert Hall and City charters; insurance companies; and adjourning on the 15th. [filed 1841 Jan-Feb], 1841 Jan 30
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 11
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:
1841 Jan 30
Letter signed H. Lane. If Major Graham is not an applicant for the Post Office, Lane would like to apply, but not if in competition with Major Graham. [filed 1841 Jan-Feb], 1841 Feb
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 11
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:
1841 Feb
Letter signed A.B. Chambers, Washington, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Chambers has been a looker in Washington for about a week and has seen much to condemn and little to admire. Discusses politics, etc. [filed 1841 Jan-Feb], 1841 Feb 6
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 11
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:
1841 Feb 6
Letter signed J.J. Crittenden to John F. Darby, Washington City. Encloses a letter. [filed 1841 Jan-Feb], 1841 Feb 8
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 11
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:
1841 Feb 8
Letter signed G.M. to Thos. Cohen [Thomas Cohen], Bo. Aldermen [Board of Aldermen]. Encloses the memorial concerning the harbor of St. Louis. [filed 1841 Jan-Feb], 1841 Feb 9
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 11
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:
1841 Feb 9
Letter signed N. Paschall, St. Louis, to John F. Darby, Washington City. Since Darby’s departure from St. Louis, T. Grimsley, Keemle, and Purdy have been proposed as candidates for office of mayor. Paschall is at some loss to know what to do because he does not know Darby’s wishes. He can’t support Grimsley, but Keemle he will willingly take. Mentions that the City charter has been rejected in the House. It will probably be brought up again. He supposes the voting law will pass. [filed 1841 Jan-Feb], 1841 Feb 13
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 11
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:
1841 Feb 13
Letter signed G.K. McGunnegle, Saint Louis, to John F. Darby, Washington City. The bill to amend the City charter has passed, as have the currency bill and revenue bill, the bill to tax brokers and money lenders. The bill to prohibit unconstitutional banking has passed the lower branch but would receive its death from the Senate. [filed 1841 Jan-Feb], 1841 Feb18
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 11
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:
1841 Feb18
Letter signed G.K. McGunnegle, Saint Louis, to John F. Darby, Washington. Regarding suggestion of immediate removal of J.P. Deforrest as Collector & Inspector. Also mentions mayor of St. Louis, the city charter passing, nomination of Bryan Mullanphy as Judge of our Circuit Court being confirmed, and Locofocos and Democrats. [filed 1841 Jan-Feb], 1841 Feb 18
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 11
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:
1841 Feb 18
Letter signed G.K. McGunnegle, Saint Louis, to John F. Darby, Washington City, D.C. Regarding his chances for Surveyor & Inspector for with Col. O’Fallon backing him. Churchill wants the Post Office or Printing; George Boggs is out with a petition for the Post Office; and McGunnegle heard Keemle declined the Superintendence of Indian Affairs. Grimsley has announced himself for mayor. [filed 1841 Jan-Feb], 1841 Feb 19
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 11
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:
1841 Feb 19
Letter signed J.J. Wilkinson, St. Louis, to John F. Darby, Washington City. Mullanphy is our Judge in place of Lawler. [Lawless] [filed 1841 Jan-Feb], 1841 Feb 21
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 11
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:
1841 Feb 21