Box 3
Container
Contains 452 Results:
Letter signed D.R. Atchison, Washington, to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Darby’s letter has been received, and he will give due attention to the plan of Mr. Anderson. States that there is a treaty of peace with Mexico now under discussion, but the result is doubtful. [filed 1848 Jan-July], 1848 Mar 6
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 3
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:
1848 Mar 6
Letter signed Bryan Mullanphy, Mayor, St. Louis, to John F. Darby. Offers bonds (listed) for sale. [filed 1848 Jan-July], 1848 Mar 22
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 3
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:
1848 Mar 22
Letter signed Abel Rathbone Corbin, Washington, to John F. Darby. States that Darby’s letter of Feb. 3 came to hand only a few days ago through Hon. James Jameson. Corbin only names it for the sole purpose of cautioning Darby about forwarding letters on business through members of whose sobriety and habits of business he is not perfectly assured. Col. Benton and others are proverbial for their method, industry and sobriety – in the hands of such, business is sure to be promptly attended to. Corbin feels assured Darby’s bill will pass. Discusses John Anderson’s claim of title. [filed 1848 Jan-July], 1848 Mar 27
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 3
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:
1848 Mar 27
Letter signed Geo. W. Call [George W. Call], Tallahassee, to John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Missouri. States that he appreciates Darby’s solicitude in writing him, the first word he has had from St. Louis in several years. Relays news of his activities and family, and inquiries about friends. [filed 1848 Jan-July], 1848 Mar 30
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 3
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:
1848 Mar 30
Letter signed Tho. Allen [Thomas Allen] to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Mo. Fielding, the husband of the woman Darby has for sale, says he does not want Allen to buy his wife and children. [filed 1848 Jan-July], 1848 May 6
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 3
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:
1848 May 6
Letter signed J.H. McIlvain, Fountain Farm, Mo., to Mayor John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Declines offer of commission of Lieut. Gov. by Whig State Central Committee, Mr. Bates [Edward Bates], etc. States that he is no public speaker. He doubts that it would make 20 votes difference in his locality. Asks why not the names of the Mayor or Jas. S. Rawlings? St. Louis ought to furnish the candidates. [filed 1848 Jan-July], 1848 May 18
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 3
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:
1848 May 18
Honorable discharge of Dwight Smith from the U.S. Army, serving during Mexican War. Discharged at New Orleans. [filed 1848 Jan-July], 1848 July 18
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 3
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:
1848 July 18
Letter signed Abel Rathbone Corbin, Ho. of Reps. [House of Representatives], Washington, to John F. Darby. States that the Senate has passed the House Bill for relief of John Anderson of Missouri. Suggests a way to draw Darby’s money. [filed 1848 Jan-July], 1848 July 29
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 3
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:
1848 July 29
Letter signed J.F.A. Sanford, New York, to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis. Regarding debts of Sanford’s father, taken on before his death. States that he is glad Mr. Chouteau requested Darby to administer on his father’s property. [filed 1848 Jan-July], 1848 July 31
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 3
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:
1848 July 31
Letter signed L. VanHook, Fayetteville, Ark., to John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Mo. Inquires about information Darby needs regarding business of her son in late war with Mexico. [filed 1848 Aug-Dec], 1848 Aug 5
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 3
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:
1848 Aug 5