Box 3
Container
Contains 452 Results:
Letter signed John C. Breckinridge, Lexington, Ky., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Discusses the restoration of Darby’s health and politics. Agrees thoroughly with Darby on the “American Order.” [filed 1856], 1856 Nov 27
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:
1856 Nov 27
Letter signed L.M. Kennett, Washn. [Washington], to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. States that he has used his best efforts to protect their lead and hemp. Kennett will send Darby his remarks on the subject of reducing the tariff. He does not think any great change will be made this session. Congress seems little disposed to do anything at all. Kennett begins to despair of getting the western river improvement bill passed, not having as yet obtained the floor to call it up. [filed 1857], 1857 Feb 6
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:
1857 Feb 6
Letter signed Sam Caruthers, Ho. of Rep. [House of Representatives], to John F. Darby. States that the Missouri delegates came down like a “thousand of bricks” on the Committee of Ways & Means for leaving hemp and lead unprotected. They have amended their bill and will leave hemp, iron, and lead just where they are under the tariff of 46. Caruthers presumes his colleagues will be a unit upon the questions where Missouri interests are concerned. States that Jackson favors frequent rotation of office holders, but Buchanan has not shown which division he favors. [filed 1857], 1857 Feb 16
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:
1857 Feb 16
Letter signed W. Preston to John F. Darby. Regarding collecting rents from the tenants. [filed 1857], 1857 Apr 6
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:
1857 Apr 6
Letter signed Robert Campbell, St. Louis, to Edward Shippen Willing. Regarding loan he has made for Willing to John F. Darby. Persons mentioned include Mr. C. Miller and McClelland Moody., 1857 June 16
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:
1857 June 16
Letter signed Jno. Doniphan [John Doniphan], Weston, Mo., to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Mo. States that he is sending receipts. [filed 1857], 1857 June 27
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:
1857 June 27
Letter signed Wm. Carr Lane [William Carr Lane], St. Louis, to John F. Darby. Encloses his account for medical services rendered to Darby’s family from March 11,1856, the day in which the lawsuit of the city against him was terminated, to the present time. With Darby’s consent, all Carr’s previous services may be counterbalanced by Darby’s professional services in Lane’s behalf regarding the suit above mentioned. [filed 1857], 1857 July 28
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:
1857 July 28
Letter signed W. Preston, Louisville, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Regarding money matters. [filed 1857], 1857 Aug 20
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:
1857 Aug 20
Letter signed Michl. Dolan [Michael Dolan], Coswell Lead Mine, to John F. Darby. Discusses mines and the County Court’s interest in them. Also regarding school district mines and his reasons why mines should not be leased but operated by capitalists or others who can smelt. [filed 1857], 1857 Sept 20
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:
1857 Sept 20
Letter signed P. Dexter Tiffany, Worcester, to John F. Darby. Concerning money; going to Springfield for Chouteau, Harrison & Valle; meeting James H. Lucas in New York; and Tesson, Renick, Clark. Tiffany wishes Darby would settle Bates’ fee for the wharf matter. He means to employ Darby to sue the city if they do not provide for the payment or settlement of it. [filed 1858], 1858 Jan 29
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:
1858 Jan 29