Box 3
Container
Contains 452 Results:
Letter signed Mary M. Darby, Perry Ville, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Regarding putting Walter in school. Asks him to have the parlor carpets taken up whilst she is away. The children are well. Should Darby get sick, let her know immediately. [filed 1851 Apr-Dec 3], 1851 Aug 15
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 Aug 15
Letter signed C.M. Wilkinson, Quincy, Mrs. John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Contains news about the family and concern over Mr. Darby’s illness. [filed 1851 Apr-Dec 3], 1851 Aug 15
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 Aug 15
Letter signed Jas. F. Strother [James F. Strother], Washington, Va., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Regarding making bargain for his land. [filed 1851 Apr-Dec 3], 1851 Aug 16
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 Aug 16
Letter signed Mary M. Darby, Perry Co., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. News about the children and their health. [filed 1851 Apr-Dec 3], 1851 Aug 21
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 Aug 21
Letter signed N.M. Roan, Yanceyville, to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Regarding costs and description of buildings, etc., at University of North Carolina. [filed 1851 Apr-Dec 3], 1851 Aug 28
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 Aug 28
Petition signed by numerous Cape Girardeau citizens offering recommendation of William R. Dawson to the President of the United States. [filed 1851 Apr-Dec 3], 1851 Oct 14
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 Oct 14
Letter signed A.C. Dodge, Burlington, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby]. He lost a child last August and has visited in Wisconsin since. He shall be in St. Louis and hopes to travel with Darby to Washington to the convocation of Congress. On mourning stationery. [filed 1851 Apr-Dec 3], 1851 Oct 15
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 Oct 15
Letter signed Elizabeth Lewis to John F. Darby. Family news and inquiries. [filed 1851 Apr-Dec 3], 1851 Oct 28
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 Oct 28
Letter signed Danl. Webster [Daniel Webster], Department of State, Washington, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Webster will be glad to give Mr. Dawson a Courier’s Passport, “but we do not pay for carrying despatches unless on occasions of urgency.”, 1851 Oct 31
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 Oct 31
Letter signed John Wilson, San Francisco, to John F. Darby, Washington City, D.C. Wants Darby to ask Truman Smith how they mistreated him (Wilson) and use his (Darby’s) influence to leave Wilson in the office of Navy Agent. Asks Darby to get the Pacific Railroad through anyhow. Mention of Whigs. [filed 1851 Apr-Dec 3], 1851 Nov 14
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 Nov 14