Box 3
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Contains 452 Results:
Letter signed P. Chouteau Jr., New York, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. (in French) [filed 1854], 1854 Mar 9
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 8
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:
1854 Mar 9
Letter signed P.A. Sarpy, Saint Mays, to John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Mo. States that Darby’s letter arrived when the Omahas made the treaty with Gatewood. Sarpy did not forget Darby’s claim against Pinault. They acknowledge but say the amount should be paid by Pinault interest in the Nemaha tract. Darby’s portion belongs to the “half breeds” and Mr. Gatewood will purchase it off them when he returns from Washington. Sarpy will see that Darby’s note is paid. [filed 1854], 1854 Mar 9
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 8
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:
1854 Mar 9
Letter signed A.C. Dodge, Washington, D.C., to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Asks that Darby do him a favor by asking his friends of the Republican to insert his (Dodge’s) speech in favor of the organization of Territorial governments for Nebraska and Kansas. That paper has a wide circulation in Iowa, and Dodge hopes to bring as many Whigs to his support as he shall lose Democrats upon the question. [filed 1854], 1854 Mar 11
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 8
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:
1854 Mar 11
Letter signed James W. Scott, Washington City, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], Saint Louis, Missouri. Inquires about the case of Eliott Lee’s widow vs. Lindell. States that Old Bullion’s pronouncements against the St. Louis Post Office are doubtless intended as a broadside discharge upon the administration for the appointment of the new incumbent. Discusses politics. [filed 1854], 1854 Apr 29
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 8
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:
1854 Apr 29
Letter signed A.C. Dodge, Washington, to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Asks that Darby read the enclosed articles, and then he will be more fully able to appreciate the nature of the warfare on the writer and the benefit resulting from the favor for which Dodge is indebted to Darby, and not to the editors of the Republican. [filed 1854], 1854 May 5
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 8
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:
1854 May 5
Letter signed P.D. Tiffany, Worcester, to John F. Darby. Regarding properties on the river front and details of deeds and owners. [filed 1854], 1854 June 1
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 8
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:
1854 June 1
Letter signed P. Dexter Tiffany, Worcester, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. In reply to Darby’s earlier letters regarding properties on the St. Louis water front, inquires about Cabanne’s will. Also mentions the city claiming damages for the water works lot. [filed 1854], 1854 July 24
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 8
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:
1854 July 24
Letter signed Sidney Breese, Carlyle, Ill., to J.F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Mo. Regarding payment by Isiah Sellers of St. Louis for land in “land office money.” Encloses deed and letter addressed to Breese’s agent in Jackson County, Ill. If payment is not made for the land this week, return the deed. Breese will only sell to raise money. [filed 1854], 1854 Sept 21
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 8
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:
1854 Sept 21
Letter signed P. Dexter Tiffany, Worcester, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Concerning the extension of city limits to Grand Avenue and widening Grand to 150 feet, which would ruin Tiffany by cutting off his property. Asks Darby to kill the amendment before the City Council and before the Legislature, which ought not to have rule over streets of St. Louis. [filed 1854], 1854 Dec 11
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 8
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:
1854 Dec 11
Letter signed Henry Boyce to John F. Darby. States that he is sorry to see by the papers that the commercial storm now sweeping the country has reached St. Louis. He especially regrets the disaster of the Messrs. Belcher, as they were useful and enterprising men. [filed 1855], 1855 Jan 30
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 9
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:
1855 Jan 30