Box 4
Container
Contains 524 Results:
Letter signed S. Waterhouse [Sylvester Waterhouse], St. Louis, to Chas. H. Branscomb [Charles H. Branscomb]. Some of Waterhouse’s friends will make an effort to secure from the Legislature an appropriation for the general distribution of Waterhouse’s pamphlet on the “Resources of Missouri.” McKee must do the printing. Persons mentioned include The Legislature, E.C. & Chas. R. Davis [Charles R. Davis] of the News & Democrat, Col. Cavender, Stephen Ridgeley, and Issac Sturgeon., 1867 Jan 1
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1
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:
1867 Jan 1
Letter signed R.H. Cooper, Saint Louis, to C.H. Branscombe. Discusses politics; contest between Drake and Gov. Fletcher; possibility of Branscombe being Speaker of the House; and Ira M. Bond, defeated candidate for City Marshal. [filed 1867], 1867 Jan 1
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1
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:
1867 Jan 1
Letter signed Isaac H. Sturgeon, St. Louis, to Charles H. Branscomb. Regarding plight of the freedmen who are not allowed to ride inside the streetcars, etc. Includes analysis of Civil War phases; mention of Gen. Lyon, Blair, and others; and Camp Jackson and Jefferson Barracks. [filed 1867], 1867 Jan 9
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1
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:
1867 Jan 9
Letter signed Jno. O’Brien [John O’Brien], St. Louis, to Chas. H. Branscomb [Charles H. Branscomb]. Regarding tax on grocers which compels O’Brien to take out a dram shop license for selling less than one gallon. [filed 1867], 1867 Jan 22
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1
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:
1867 Jan 22
Letter signed S. Waterhouse, 1628 Pine St., St. Louis, to [Charles H.] Branscomb. Mr. Howe has made a motion to print 10,000 of Waterhouse’s pamphlet. Gives his opinion on how his pamphlet, “Resources of Missouri,” should be handled. Persons mentioned include: Treasury of the State, the Governor, Mr. James S. Butler, and The Democrat. , 1867 Jan 25
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1
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:
1867 Jan 25
Letter signed Wm. S. Pope [William S. Pope], St. Louis, to [Charles H.] Branscomb. Requests the bill before the Legislature for the protection of wool growers against dogs be sent to him now. [filed 1867], 1867 Jan 26
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1
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:
1867 Jan 26
Letter signed J.B. Stockton, Cairo, Ills., to Chas H. Branscomb [Charles H. Branscomb], Senate Missouri. Regarding ferry at Cairo granted by the Illinois Legislature and owned by Copperhead parties. A number of loyal men are trying to break the charter. Asks for Branscomb’s assistance to pass charter for the loyal men to operate the ferry. [filed 1867], 1867 Jan 29
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1
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:
1867 Jan 29
Letter signed S. Waterhouse, St. Louis, to Hon. C. H. Branscomb. Regarding the ferry(?). [filed 1867], 1867 Feb 8
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1
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:
1867 Feb 8
Letter signed Alex Crozier, St. Louis, to C.H. Branscomb. Recommends Willis R. Pritchard and Elijah Welles, applicants for positions as waterworks commissioners. [filed 1867], 1867 Feb 12
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1
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:
1867 Feb 12
Letter signed John Hartmann, St. Louis, to Hon. Ch. H. Branscomb [Charles H. Branscomb], Jefferson City. Asks Branscomb to vote for two issues Hartmann favors. [filed 1867], 1867 Feb 14
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1
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:
1867 Feb 14