Box 3
Container
Contains 452 Results:
Letter signed P. Chouteau, Saint Louis. Acknowledges receipt of a banner made by the ladies of St. Louis for celebration honoring Laclede. [filed 1847], 1847 Feb 16
Item — Box: 3, 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:
1847 Feb 16
Letter signed J.J. Crittenden, Senate Chambers, to John F. Darby. The Supreme Court has announced they will hear no more cases after tomorrow. The case of Menard’s heirs will consequently be continued till the next term. [filed 1847], 1847 Mar 2
Item — Box: 3, 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:
1847 Mar 2
Letter signed John Reynolds, Belleville, to Mr. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Mo. States that a small minority of his folks say he legislates more for St. Louis than for his state in the advocacy of the Atlantic & Mississippi Railroad. He is ashamed for his state. States that the turnpike charter from the river to Belleville is excellent, no appeal clause in it. Stock will produce 20% per annum. He wants to see and feel Darby and friends on the sale of it. One year of reduced prices of coal in St. Louis will pay for the road. [filed 1847], 1847 Mar 11
Item — Box: 3, 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:
1847 Mar 11
Letter signed Lewis V. Bogy, St. Louis, to John F. Darby et al. Bogy is sorry that absence from the city will deprive him of the pleasure of being present at the dinner on the 22nd for Charles Drake. Names other young lawyers who practiced at the same time he did. [filed 1847], 1847 May 20
Item — Box: 3, 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:
1847 May 20
Letter signed Bryan Mullanphy, St. Louis, to John F. Darby. States, “I am unable to act upon the report of the Liberty Fire Co. as it does not show positively the number of active members nor the state of funds.” [filed 1847], 1847 June 8
Item — Box: 3, 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:
1847 June 8
Letter signed J. O’Fallon to John F. Darby, St. Louis. States that he entered satisfaction on Darby’s mortgage for the $3,000. The portion of O’Fallon’s interest in the Hebert tract, claimed by Mr. Morehead, does not exceed in value $350. He considers the Lebeaumes five times more than himself interested in this movement of Moreheads with whom he has been battling for the last three years, and now leaves it with them to arrest his course or not. [filed 1847], 1847 June 10
Item — Box: 3, 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:
1847 June 10
Letter signed Jos. Hertich, Asylum St. Genevieve, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Asks questions about the Villars family and Valle connection, as a law suit is pending., 1847 June 24
Item — Box: 3, 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:
1847 June 24
Letter signed Socrates Darby, Fort Smith, Ark., to Mrs. Mary Darby, St. Louis. Regarding his good spirits and new venture into business. Expresses concern over his brother and sister. [filed 1847], 1847 June 24
Item — Box: 3, 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:
1847 June 24
Letter signed Jos. Charless, Jr., [Joseph Charless, Jr.] Saint Louis, to John F. Darby. Regarding the chain of events in business since dissolving partnership with Henry T. Blow as druggists. Mentions subsequent suit of Mrs. Col. Mason who said Charless had no right to remove shelving and drawers when the property, at a later time after the dissolution, was leased. Asks Darby to settle the matter with Mr. Gantt, Mrs. Col. Mason’s agent. [filed 1847], 1847 Aug 4
Item — Box: 3, 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:
1847 Aug 4
Letter signed E. Barcroft, City of Jefferson, to John F. Darby. Encloses deed to J.L.D. Morrison. [filed 1847], 1847 Aug 9
Item — Box: 3, 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:
1847 Aug 9