Box 3
Container
Contains 452 Results:
Letter signed James C. Campbell, Saint Louis, Mo., to John F. Darby, Washington City. States that he is glad to hear Darby’s health is improving. Discusses Darby’s son’s death, Mrs. Darby’s health, etc. It has been a warm winter; the river was open all winter. Case & Co. want a railroad down Broadway from Bremen to the Arsenal, $1,000 a year for 30 years. This is another bone of contention between people in the city and those on the outskirts. [filed 1853 Feb], 1853 Feb 14
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 7
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:
1853 Feb 14
Letter signed Aunt Mary [Wilkinson], Baltimore, to Mary [Darby]. Family news. [filed 1853 Feb], 1853 Feb 15
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 7
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:
1853 Feb 15
Letter signed John H. Morse, Hillsboro, Jefferson County, to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby], Washington City, D.C. Regarding petition for post route in Hillsboro. [filed 1853 Feb], 1853 Feb 16
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 7
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:
1853 Feb 16
Letter signed Henry Papin, Saint Louis, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], Washington City, D.C. States that the body of Darby’s child arrived on the 14th. Papin had the remains removed immediately to Bellefontaine Cemetery, where they will be until Darby’s arrival. [filed 1853 Feb], 1853 Feb 18
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 7
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:
1853 Feb 18
Letter signed Mrs. M. MacRee, St. Louis, to Mr. Darby [John F. Darby]. Regarding obtaining a Mexican War pension. Her husband left Mexico with a completely shattered constitution. [filed 1853 Feb], 1853 Feb 18
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 7
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:
1853 Feb 18
Letter signed James B. Clay, Near St. Louis, to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Regarding the Brazeau claim of 800 acres on Quiver or Salt River in the neighborhood of Troy, Mo. [filed 1853 Feb], 1853 Feb 21
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 7
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:
1853 Feb 21
Letter signed G.K. McGunnegle, St. Louis, to John F. Darby. Suggests the name of 1st Lieut. John Davidson, 1st Dragoons, for captaincy in additional Regiment of Calvary if it should become a law. Includes biographical sketch of Davidson. [filed 1853 Feb], 1853 Feb 22
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 7
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:
1853 Feb 22
Letter signed Wm. Carr Lane [William Carr Lane], Sta. Fe [Santa Fe], to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Introduces Judge Butler. [filed 1853 Feb], 1853 Feb 25
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 7
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:
1853 Feb 25
Letter signed James Mulholland, St. Louis, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Regarding the extension of city limits. [filed 1853 Feb], 1853 Feb 26
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 7
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:
1853 Feb 26
Letter signed Wm. Carr Lane [William Carr Lane], Sta. Fe [Santa Fe], to Jno. Fletcher Darby [John F. Darby], Washington. Regarding Darby’s improvement in health. [filed 1853 Feb], 1853 Feb 27
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 7
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:
1853 Feb 27