Box 3
Container
Contains 452 Results:
Letter signed Wm. H. Lackland [William H. Lackland], Columbia, Mo., Union Literary Hall, University of Mo., to John F. Darby. Informs Darby that he has been chosen as an honorary member of the Union Literary Society. [filed 1852 Mar-Nov], 1852 Nov 5
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 6
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:
1852 Nov 5
Letter signed Alex H.H. Stuart, Department of the Interior, Washington, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri. Acknowledges Darby’s recommendation of John D. Coulter for office of U.S. Attorney for the District of Missouri, made vacant by the death of John D. Cook. [filed 1852 Mar-Nov], 1852 Nov 9
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 6
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:
1852 Nov 9
Letter signed P. Dexter Tiffany, St. Louis, to John F. Darby, House of Reps., Washington City. Regarding the bidding and sale of Crockett properties. Daniel D. Page arrived from California looking thinner than when he went away. Hamilton decided there should be a new count of votes between Wimer and Belt for sheriff. Comments on the cold rainy weather. [filed 1852 Mar-Nov], 1852 Nov 22
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 6
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:
1852 Nov 22
Letter signed N. Ranney, Saint Louis, to John F. Darby, Washington, D.C.. Ranney intends to apply for Post Office in St. Louis under the new administration. He came to St. Louis in the spring of 1819. [filed 1852 Mar-Nov], 1852 Nov 22
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 6
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:
1852 Nov 22
Letter signed Saml. R. Curtis [Samuel R. Curtis], City Engineers Office, St. Louis, Mo., to John F. Darby, Washington City. Seeks an appointment at West Point for his son, Henry. [filed 1852 Mar-Nov], 1852 Nov 27
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 6
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:
1852 Nov 27
Letter signed Wm. Carr Lane [William Carr Lane], Santa Fe, to John F. Darby, House Rep., Washington. Complains about slow mail deliveries to and from Santa Fe. Mentions Cuba. [filed 1852 Dec], 1852 Dec 1
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 6
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:
1852 Dec 1
Letter signed Archibald Gamble, St. Louis, to John F. Darby. Request to support bill to aid Gamble’s brother-in-law, Langdon C. Easton, now on duty in Washington. While Quartermaster at Santa Fe, Easton’s office was robbed. He was in St. Louis at the time and had no control over the matter or arrest of the robber. He applied for relief at the last session of Congress. [filed 1852 Dec], 1852 Dec 10
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 6
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:
1852 Dec 10
Letter signed John F. Darby, Washington, to Mary [Darby]. States that he is better but has no use of his limbs, hands, or feet. His head has not been affected. Asks her to not be uneasy about him. [filed 1851 Dec 4-31], 1851 Dec 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 Dec 15
Letter signed J.B. Crockett, St. Louis, to Darby [John F. Darby]. Crockett will write Darby fully concerning matters generally and politically. Darby’s friends are looking with much interest to his action in the House and hope soon to learn that he is in his seat fully restored to health. [filed 1851 Dec 4-31], 1851 Dec 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 Dec 18
Letter signed Mary M. Darby, St. Louis, to Husband [John F. Darby]. Regarding her concern for his health. [filed 1851 Dec 4-31], 1851 Dec 24
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 Dec 24