Box 2
Container
Contains 311 Results:
Letter signed Mr. and Mrs. James Russell to John F. Darby. An invitation for Tuesday evening at five o’clock., 1835 Apr 11
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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:
1835 Apr 11
Letter signed Wilson Primm and F. Grimsby, St. Louis, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Informs Darby that he has been elected Mayor of St. Louis for the year ending April 1836., 1835 Apr 13
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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:
1835 Apr 13
Invitation to Mr. Darby [John F. Darby] from Genl. and Mrs. Clark for Friday evening., 1835 Apr 21
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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:
1835 Apr 21
Letter signed Ann Biddle to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby]. A business letter regarding loans, etc. States that Bishop Rosati’s health is bad and that until he returns all the security she has is his note for the amount of his loan, $2,000. She has sent her brother to Mr. Ames to collect two notes which he owed. Places mentioned include the Missouri Hotel., 1835 Apr 27
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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:
1835 Apr 27
Letter signed Jin. Castanie [Justin Castanie], New Orleans, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. States that he has not been able to procure the documents they had agreed he was to obtain. Asks that Darby take care of any claims that may arise during his absence in Mexico where he is taking some goods in order to realize profit on them., 1835 May 8
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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:
1835 May 8
Letter signed Ann Biddle to John F. Darby. Reminds him that he has not yet put the amount of the note of Messrs. Hoffman and Rundlett in the bank. Asks questions concerning taxes, and states that the Bishop [Bishop Rosati] will reach St. Louis in a few days. Persons mentioned include Mr. Chouteau., 1835 May 16
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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:
1835 May 16
Letter signed Sally Price, Leasburg, N.C., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Contains family news of the children and the arrival of another daughter. States that John works tremendously hard, having the desire not to be outdone by any grown man, while his father is drinking himself to death. Also includes letter signed Jane McDaniel to John F. Darby. She is glad that his brother William has reformed and become sober. She regrets that Wesley Holloway is dead. The spring is cold and backward and she fears it is not going to be a good crop year. States that she has gotten a new overseer. Persons mentioned include Sarah Joannah, Elizabeth, Mary Jane, John, Malone, Polly, William Brooks, Corbell McDaniel, and Miss Fanny Pruet., 1835 May 17
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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:
1835 May 17
Letter signed F.W. Risque [Ferdinand W. Risque], Pittsylvania, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Contains news from Lynchburg, principally of girls. Miss Mary Labby inquired particularly and seemed hurt that there was no message for her from Darby. The writer recommends her as a bride for Darby. Persons mentioned include Miss Colgnhoun, Miss Tompkins, Montgomerie Family, Barbara, and Miss Frances C. Places mentioned include Richmond., 1835 May 24
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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:
1835 May 24
Letter signed A. Biddle [Ann Biddle], St. Louis, to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby]. States that she has not received Orme’s mortgage and note. She has heard nothing of Bishop Rosati since Saturday when she submitted to him a letter from Darby on the subject of the title of the land he proposed mortgaging to her. States that she will loan $4,000 to the Bishop, $2,000 to Darby, and $1,000 to W. Primm. Persons mentioned include Mr. J. Frye., 1835 May 26
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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:
1835 May 26
Letter signed B.B. Brown, St. Louis, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], Mayor of the City of St. Louis. An invitation to join the Franklin Society in celebrating the anniversary of the National Independence. Places mentioned include First Presbyterian Church and Court House., 1835 June 4
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
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:
1835 June 4