Box 3
Container
Contains 452 Results:
Letter signed J.J. Crittenden, Frankfort, to John F. Darby. When Crittenden left Washington last summer to become a candidate for Governor, he turned over his cases to Mr. Badger, Senator from No. Car. He will handle Darby’s Menard case. Includes envelope. (2 items) [filed 1848 Aug-Dec], 1848 Nov 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 Nov 22
Rough draft of letter signed John F. Darby to J.J. Crittenden. States that the arrangement Crittenden has made with Mr. Badger is agreeable to the parties. Discusses politics. [filed 1848 Aug-Dec], 1848 Nov 28
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 Nov 28
Letter signed Abel Rathbone Corbin, Washington, to John F. Darby. Warns Darby to beware of Crittenden’s political maneuvers. Mentions Taylor and others politically prominent, and suggests that Darby seek support from Chouteau, O’Fallon, and other St. Louis men. [filed 1848 Aug-Dec], 1848 Dec 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 Dec 18
Letter signed C.F.M. Noland, Batesville, Ark., to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Mo. The appointment of Edw. Bates [Edward Bates] to a seat in the Cabinet would give Noland great pleasure. Albert Pike has been spoken of as Atty. General next to him, but Noland prefers Bates. If Polk has got the Whigs generally to read his message his revenge will be perfect. [filed 1848 Aug-Dec], 1848 Dec 25
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 Dec 25
Letter signed G.W. Call [Dr. George W. Call], Tallahassee, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. It will give Call great pleasure to be of any service to Mr. Bates. No man is more entitled to the office. He thinks it doubtful whether Mr. Crittenden will accept an appointment in the Cabinet of Genl. Taylor. This will be presented by son George who visits St. Louis on some business matter. Mentions his political interests and the Whig Party. [filed 1849], 1849 Feb 6
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 4
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:
1849 Feb 6
Letter signed Mary M. Thomas, Oak Lodge, to J. Darby [John F. Darby]. Regarding the estate of Martin Thomas. She wishes that Darby would come out in person to receive the account books and papers from her hands. [filed 1849], 1849 Feb 28
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 4
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:
1849 Feb 28
Letter signed Alton R. Easton, Saint Louis, to John F. Darby. Asks that Darby send a letter to the Secy. of the Home Dept. (and others if he thinks it advisable) recommending Easton to the place of Register of Land Office at St. Louis. [filed 1849], 1849 Apr 20
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 4
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:
1849 Apr 20
Letter signed J.F.A. Sanford, New York, to John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Missouri. Regarding shipping the rugs and mirrors ordered according to Darby’s estimates. As Mrs. [Mary] Darby appeared to have confidence in Sanford’s good taste and left him a little latitude, he selected the best articles. He hopes Darby does not find them in cost beyond his expectation. [filed 1849], 1849 May 31
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 4
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:
1849 May 31
Letter signed P. Chouteau & Co., New York, to John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Missouri. Financial statement for rugs and mirrors. Includes letter signed J.F.A. Sanford, New York, to John F. Darby, regarding the purchase of the articles. Sanford is sure that Mrs. Darby will admire them. Articles would have been delivered two weeks earlier had it not been for wet weather. He assures Darby that he got the best prices in the city. [filed 1849], 1849 June 6
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 4
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:
1849 June 6
Letter signed Eliza G. Post, Mount Morris, Ogle Co., Ill., to J.F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Eliza is anxious to know what success Darby has met in suit pending her dower. Her father died March 17, and her mother is still living although she is a cripple with rheumatism. Mentions that Augustus and family are in usual health. [filed 1849], 1849 July 2
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 4
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:
1849 July 2