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Box 3

 Container

Contains 452 Results:

Letter signed Wm. M. McPherson [William M. McPherson]. Discussion on charge that Darby voted for Bowlin against Wright for the purpose of breaking down the native party. [filed 1850], 1850 July 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: 1850 July 31

Letter signed P. Dexter Tiffany, San Francisco, to John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Missouri. Gives instructions for sending bill of lading for goods Darby is shipping to him by way of Cape Horn. Tiffany shall be in Washington next winter and hopes Darby’s election is successful and that he will see Darby there. Includes envelope. (2 items) [filed 1850], 1850 Aug 15

 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: 1850 Aug 15

Letter signed T.T. Chilton, Eminence, Shannon Co., Mo., to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Mo. Lists the vote of Shannon County as Darby requested. Chilton has learned Darby’s election is sure, and the Governor is in great trouble about the way things are going on. Chilton consoled the Governor by telling him that their Reps. would vote for a Good Whig in preference to Benton. [filed 1850], 1850 Aug 30

 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: 1850 Aug 30

Letter signed Jas. F. Stratten [James F. Stratten], Washington, Va., to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Missouri. States that he has not received Darby’s letter, and requests a duplicate. Also regarding payment of taxes. [filed 1850], 1850 Oct 3

 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: 1850 Oct 3

Letter signed John C. Abbott, Boston, to John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Missouri. Regarding the estate of Lucy Johnson. Abbott is highly pleased to learn that Darby has been elected to Congress not only on his account but for the good of the Whig cause. Abbott hopes the Whigs in Massachusetts will be triumphant in coming election but is fearful the attempted union of the Free Soilers with the Democratic party will succeed so far as to give them trouble. [filed 1850], 1850 Oct 15

 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: 1850 Oct 15

Letter signed John Wilson, San Francisco, to John F. Darby. Contains discussion of politics, mainly of national importance. [filed 1850], 1850 Nov 30

 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: 1850 Nov 30

Letter signed E.M. Ryland, Louisville, to John F. Darby. Introduces Garrett Davis of Kentucky. [filed 1850], 1850 Dec 7

 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: 1850 Dec 7

Letter signed N. Boilvin, Peoria, to Melanie E. Stillman, St. Louis, Mo. Regarding Melanie’s obligations in selling her interest in the old mines; Melanie’s sending the St. Cyr papers to St. Charles; Stillman’s sobriety; and family chatter. Includes two envelopes. (3 items) [filed 1851 Jan-Mar], 1851 Jan 2

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 5
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: 1851 Jan 2

Letter signed Wm. M. McPherson [William M. McPherson], Jefferson City, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. McPherson learned that Parks is a good citizen, a man in easy circumstances and an anti-Benton Democrat. No Whig is known of in the neighborhood. Includes envelope. (2 items) [filed 1851 Jan-Mar], 1851 Jan 3

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 5
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: 1851 Jan 3

Letter signed S.A. Wilkinson to Mary [Darby]. Regarding visiting the Wilkinson family during the holidays in Orleans. Chatter. [filed 1851 Jan-Mar], 1851 Jan 5

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 5
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: 1851 Jan 5