Box 4
Container
Contains 524 Results:
Letter signed Geo. W. Dent [George W. Dent], San Francisco, Cal., to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis. Dent is not able to give Darby the information he desires regarding Perschbaker’s mining, etc. Dent sees by the papers that James Eads and his daughters are in San Francisco. He hopes Dr. West will do well in St. Louis. [filed 1870 Jan-July], 1870 July 16
Item — Box: 4, 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:
1870 July 16
Letter signed J.W. Fay, New York, to J.F. Darby, St. Louis. Regarding Massey estate. [filed 1870 Jan-July], 1870 July 18
Item — Box: 4, 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:
1870 July 18
Letter signed E.A. Cabeen to John F. Darby. Regarding securing costs and fees for Darby. [filed 1870 Jan-July], 1870 July 30
Item — Box: 4, 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:
1870 July 30
Letter signed James H. Fay, New York, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis. Mr. Young’s bad management is at the bottom of all the trouble regarding Massey estate. [filed 1870 Aug-Dec], 1870 Aug 1
Item — Box: 4, 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:
1870 Aug 1
Letter signed R.K. Charles, Darlington, S.C., to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis. Charles presumes the city is very dull now unless the Gallic & Teutonic citizens are disposed to rehearse the war in miniature…the negro has discovered his social position and – thanks to his native wit – cheerfully accepts it. Labor is more reliable. [filed 1870 Aug-Dec], 1870 Aug 9
Item — Box: 4, 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:
1870 Aug 9
Letter of Charles J.D. Curtis, Helena, Montana, to J.F. Darby. Includes praise for Montana and its prospects. Caswell is in the country. Curtis has not seen him for 2 months, but hears from him. He is well. [filed 1870 Aug-Dec], 1870 Aug 25
Item — Box: 4, 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:
1870 Aug 25
Letter signed T.H. Becker, Central City, Colorado, to J.F. Darby, St. Louis. Urges Darby, J. H. Lucas, and other solid St. Louis business men to visit Colorado and see the finest mining country in the U.S. There never was a country so rich in reserves and so little appreciated…because it has been Gratiot-ed by the damnest lot of…swindlers, bilks, and scoundrels. [filed 1870 Aug-Dec], 1870 Aug 30
Item — Box: 4, 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:
1870 Aug 30
Letter signed Mrs. Johnston to [John F.] Darby. Begs for money. [filed 1870 Aug-Dec], 1870 Oct
Item — Box: 4, 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:
1870 Oct
Eulogy of Frederick Hyatt, deceased, by Hon. John F. Darby. (Page 7 missing.) Mr. Hyatt was born in Kentucky and came to the Missouri Territory shortly after the War of 1812. He was engaged “in flatboating on the Missouri River.” Was one of the first to open up and cultivate the soil of Florissant Valley. He was an associate and friend of Col. Auguste Choteau, at whose home he was often a guest. “He was the intimate friend of Bates, Geyer, Gamble, O’Fallon, Barton, and Cozzens, with all of whom he had served in the legislative halls of the state.” Was Justice of the Peace for St. Ferdinand Township, and at one time held the office of Collector of Revenue and Taxes of St. Louis County, and was Judge of the St. Louis County Court. Was instrumental in removing the old public whipping post. Describes his acts of public legislation. “In politics he was always a Whig.” Persons mentioned include: Miss Hume, John Hume, Major Whistler, Thomas J. Ferguson, James Breckenridge, Laclede, Judge Marie Phillip Leduc, Henry Chouteau, Judge Silas Bent, the Prattes, the Chauvins, the Leducs, the Bissells, the Grahams, the Stuarts, the Mullanphys, Governor McNair, Laveille, Morton, Dr. Robert Simpson, Thomas H. Benton, Judge William C. Carr, Miller, Dunklin, Boggs, Edwards, Judge Tucker, Judge Stuart, Judge Lawless, Judge Krum, Judge Hamilton, Judge Peck, Judge Wells, Judge Catron, Judge Treat, Tyler, David A. Atchison, and Stephen A. Douglas. Places mentioned include: St. Ferdinand Township; Madison County, Ky.; Missouri Territory; Missouri River; Mississippi River; Little River (now Mill Creek); St. Charles; Jefferson City; and Cole County., 1870 Oct 1
Item — Box: 4, 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:
1870 Oct 1
Copy of letter signed John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Missouri, to Captain F.H. Carpenter, Memphis, Tenn. Darby has nothing particular to mention to Carpenter and can only drop him a line to pay his respects and learn how he is doing and what a trip he had from St. Louis. He has not seen or met with Capt. Rae since Carpenter went away. Gives his compliments to the Doctor. [filed 1870 Aug-Dec], 1870 Oct 1
Item — Box: 4, 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:
1870 Oct 1