Box 3
Container
Contains 452 Results:
Letter signed John D. Coalter, St. Louis, to John F. Darby. Regarding the anonymous letter Darby received. [filed 1852 Dec], 1852 Dec 20
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 6
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:
1852 Dec 20
Letter of N. Paschall, St. Louis, to J.F. Darby. Recommends J.W. White, applicant for mail delivery between St. Louis and Galena. White had applied for the same office between St. Louis and Louisville but prefers the Galena route. Complains about eastern mail which St. Louis receives but three times a week. Mentions that the River is full of ice. Asks that Darby see the letters on file of Gamble in relation to the Terre Haute route and insist upon its adoption. The Legislature is going it with a rush on railroads; it will pass, in all probability, with Missouri, Kansas, Southwestern and soon mountain, with $7 or $8 million state credit. [filed 1852 Dec], 1852 Dec 22
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 6
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:
1852 Dec 22
Letter signed J.H. McIlvaine, St. Louis, to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Recommends F.R. Conway for office of Surveyor General, which will be vacated by the resignation of M. Lewis Clark. [filed 1852 Dec], 1852 Dec 26
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 6
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:
1852 Dec 26
Letter signed Chas. C. Whittelsey [Charles C. Whittelsey], St. Louis, to John F. Darby, Washington, D.C.. Asks for surveys and reports in various parts of the west. He takes a great interest in the growth of the west. [filed 1852 Dec], 1852 Dec 29
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 6
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:
1852 Dec 29
Letter signed A. Litton, St. Louis, to John F. Darby, Washington, D.C. Requests report of Dr. Owen, which cannot be out of print for it had not been published 3 weeks ago. Also asks for geology of Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Nebraska and other Congressional documents that tend to make known resources and the physical structure of the country. [filed 1852 Dec], 1852 Dec 30
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 6
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:
1852 Dec 30
Letter signed Wm. Carr Lane [William Carr Lane], Sta. Fe [Santa Fe] to John F. Darby, H. Rep., Wash.. States that he hopes to leave the country. Lane feels flattered that he was selected to remain in Santa Fe, but his family was dissatisfied with the appointment. Includes a printed circular addressed to President Pierce by citizens of New Mexico, recommending Maj. F.A. Cunningham as a suitable person for Governor of the Territory. (2 items) [filed 1852 Dec], 1852 Dec 31
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 6
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:
1852 Dec 31
Letter signed John F. Darby, Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Mary [Darby]. Details the amenities of his visit to the town, including a comfortable room and good entertainment. [filed 1853 Jan 1-31], 1853
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 7
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:
1853
A list of the Post-Offices in the 1st Congressional District of Missouri. [filed 1853 Jan 1-31], 1853
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 7
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:
1853
Letter signed Harriet Papin to Sister [Mary Darby]. States that Mary Atchison has a daughter, and mentions the death of Mrs. Doctor Papin. [filed 1853 Jan 1-31], 1853 Jan 6
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 7
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:
1853 Jan 6
Letter signed Archibald Gamble, St. Louis, to John F. Darby. States that the books about which Darby wrote have been in the office for some time. The box clerks said Darby’s little son was informed that there were two sacks of documents for him, which the son probably forgot to mention. Gamble will retain them until Darby returns or makes some other disposition of them. [filed 1853 Jan 1-31], 1853 Jan 8
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 7
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:
1853 Jan 8