Box 2
Container
Contains 311 Results:
Contemporary copy of letter signed John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo., to Francois Granger. Recommends Adam L. Mills, applicant for Postmaster of St. Louis, along with Dr. Hardage Lane and Nathaniel Paschall. [filed 1841 Mar-Dec], 1841 May 10
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 May 10
Letter signed Mary M. Darby to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Harriette has the measles. Mary will be home at a later date. [filed 1841 Mar-Dec], 1841 May 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 May 21
Letter signed Mary Seigh to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], City of St. Louis, Missouri. Inquires about Darby’s family. [filed 1841 Mar-Dec], 1841 May 31
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 May 31
Letter signed Robert Wilson, Huntsville, Mo., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Regarding Mr. Collins’ estate. States that the President’s message has just been read and it does not meet the expectations of the more ardent and sanguine Whigs. The President’s omission of the recommendation of repeal of the Subtreasury and several of his positions in relation to a national bank are the matters objected to by Wilson. [filed 1841 Mar-Dec], 1841 June 17
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 June 17
Letter signed Jas. H. Birch [James H. Birch], Washington, to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby], Saint Louis, Missouri. Birch is sorry he cannot spend time with Darby. [filed 1841 Mar-Dec], 1841 June 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 June 30
Letter signed Joshua Pilcher, Washington, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Regarding politics. The dog days are approaching when the members [of Congress] fall silent and probably adjourn until cooler weather. Pilcher likes Hardage Lane’s chances of obtaining office if the incumbent does not run or the nomination of some unforeseen stronger candidate is announced. Persons mentioned include Mr. Harrison and Simple Sammy., 1841 July 4
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 July 4
Letter signed W.S. Harney, Planters House, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Harney insists the receipt which Harney got from Capt. Leonard is in full but in consequence of Mrs. [Ann] Biddle’s ill health she has not been able to look for it. If it is not in full Harney will pay the money. [filed 1841 Mar-Dec], 1841 July 16
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 July 16
Letter signed R. Simpson to John F. Darby, Mayor. The whole amount of appropriation by the city since the U.S. funds were exhausted amount to $24,000, all of which Simpson believes has been expended. There is also an appropriation for a cross dike of $3,000 to be expended next summer if necessary. [filed 1841 Mar-Dec], 1841 July 22
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 July 22
Letter signed Henry Starr, Cincinnati, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Starr has not been able to collect anything of Joseph Blair because he has nothing. [filed 1841 Mar-Dec], 1841 July 22
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 July 22
Letter signed Frederick Hyatt, Florissant Valley, to John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Missouri. The business between Darby’s brother and Hyatt has been consummated. [filed 1841 Mar-Dec], 1841 July 29
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 July 29