Box 3
Container
Contains 452 Results:
Letter signed Elizabeth A.R. Linn, St. Louis, to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Asks Darby to recommend a Captain’s Commission for Augustus to the President, should Congress increase the Army. [filed 1851 Jan-Mar], 1851 Jan 6
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 6
Letter signed Wm. M. McPherson [William M. McPherson], Jefferson City, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Regarding selling the Carondelet lot. If an election is had it will be Geyer. There are plenty of lobby members in Jefferson City, some of whom threaten to have things their own way regardless of the delegation. Includes envelope. (2 items) [filed 1851 Jan-Mar], 1851 Jan 12
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 12
Letter signed Wm. M. McPherson [William M. McPherson], Jefferson City, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Regarding Darby’s concern and McPherson’s interest in voting for the Catholic cemetery bill. So far as cemeteries are concerned, McPherson has charge of a bill to incorporate the Wesleyan Cemetery and would cheerfully take charge of a dozen more charters if any St. Louis citizens should want them passed. Also regarding the Senatorial race, Geyer, and Leslie. Discussion of Whigs in Jefferson City. [filed 1851 Jan-Mar], 1851 Jan 17
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 17
Letter signed Abel Rathbone Corbin, Washington, to John F. Darby. Regarding the Land Office taking up Darby’s case. Corbin hopes for a favorable decision. [filed 1851 Jan-Mar], 1851 Jan 18
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 18
Letter signed Wm. M. McPherson [William M. McPherson], Jefferson City, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Regarding politics, the cemetery question, and Whigs. Returns are in from 85 counties. Tomorrow McPherson goes to Columbia, one of the committee to look after the University. [filed 1851 Jan-Mar], 1851 Jan 23
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 23
Letter signed Geo. T.M. Davis [George T.M. Davis], Washington, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Regarding Darby’s business at the General Land Office. Benton takes his defeat hard and swears vengeance both here and hereafter against all who in anyway participated in bringing it about. It is difficult to say whether the Whigs or Democrats are more pleased, saving and reserving the Free Soilers of both parties who were strongly for him and do not disguise their mortification at his defeat. [filed 1851 Jan-Mar], 1851 Jan 25
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 25
Letter signed J.B. Crockett, St. Louis, to Darby [John F. Darby]. Crockett had no idea of Missouri politics until he came here. No Legislature was ever before composed of such materials: Bentonites, the anti-Bentonites of the Fred Kennett school, of the Geyer group, the Geyer Whigs, and the Whigs who differed from Geyer but were willing to vote for him. Lengthy discussion. Claib Jackson [Claiborne Jackson], it is said, wants to be the next Governor. [filed 1851 Jan-Mar], 1851 Feb 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 Feb 2
Letter signed T.M. Ewing, Lexington, Mo., to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Some of Ewing’s friends told him to see Darby about being a Director of the Branch Bank. The object is to get Williams out, who is now a Director but who is nearly always drunk and cannot be relied on. [filed 1851 Jan-Mar], 1851 Feb 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 Feb 5
Letter signed Jos. B. Wilkinson [Joseph B. Wilkinson], New Orleans, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Mo. Business. Wilkinson is much indebted to Darby for having paid Mr. Lord his fee and the costs of court. Persons mentioned include Mr. Glover, Mrs. Penrose, and Mr. Rozier. [filed 1851 Jan-Mar], 1851 Feb 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 Feb 5
Letter signed Abel Rathbone Corbin, Washington, to John F. Darby. Corbin has been to the Patent Office regarding patent for circular saw as per circular received in Darby’s letter. The circular saw has been the subject of so many inventions that it is not at all likely that this is new and different. [filed 1851 Jan-Mar], 1851 Feb 12
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 Feb 12