Box 4
Container
Contains 524 Results:
Letter signed W.W. Gitt to Brother [George] Mackay. Regarding sales or exchanges of properties in Hot Springs and Conway, etc. [filed in 1872 Jan-Aug], 1872 July 1
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 7
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:
1872 July 1
Letter signed Eliza G. Post, Bridgeton, St. Louis Co., Mo. to J.F. Darby. Her husband’s funeral was per his wishes; she will not consent to have her husband’s body removed. Sends a pension check, and asks Darby to keep it or send the money to her. [filed in 1872 Jan-Aug], 1872 July 2
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 7
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:
1872 July 2
Copy of letter signed John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Missouri, to Col. R.H. Musser, St, Louis. Inquires about New Madrid County land owned in early 1800s by J. Smith of Little Prairie. Includes response of Mr. Walker, July 15, 1872, on reverse. Walker states he has no recollection of any man living at Little Prairie named J. Smith. After the great earthquake in 1811, many people moved. Thinks it is probable that J. Smith stopped in Big Prairie, about 20 miles north of New Madrid. [filed in 1872 Jan-Aug], 1872 July 4
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 7
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:
1872 July 4
Letter signed George Mackay, 58 Broadway, [New York], to Sir [John F. Darby]. Regarding possible settlement transactions with Gitt about St. Louis, Arkansas, and New Madrid properties. [filed in 1872 Jan-Aug], 1872 July 5
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 7
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:
1872 July 5
Letter signed Thad. S. Smith, St. Louis Water Works, St. Louis, to J.F. Darby. Requests documents regarding history of St, Louis Water Works, and requests interview with Darby. Hopes Darby has early reports of the original water works of St. Louis for history of the water works. [filed in 1872 Jan-Aug], 1872 July 17
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 7
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:
1872 July 17
Letter signed George Mackay to J.F. Darby. Regarding settlements with Gitt and J. Smith property. Mackay will sell all their Virginia and Kentucky lands. [filed in 1872 Jan-Aug], 1872 July 22
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 7
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:
1872 July 22
Copy of letter signed John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Missouri, to Adam Hendricks, Esq., Fayette, Howard Co., Mo. Seeking information about “J. Smith,” New Madrid County. Includes reply from Walker on reverse, August 13, 1872; he did not know any Smiths at Little Prairie. [filed in 1872 Jan-Aug], 1872 July 25
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 7
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:
1872 July 25
Letter signed F.J. Smith, Sulphur Springs, Jefferson Co., Mo. to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Includes information about Major Dunham Spaulding and his son Starr Spaulding. Starr clerked for the writer from 1849 to 1859, except for one year. [filed in 1872 Jan-Aug], 1872 Aug 5
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 7
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:
1872 Aug 5
Letter signed A. Hendrix, Fayette, Mo. to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Encloses Darby’s July 25 letter to Federal Walker, with Walker’s response. [filed in 1872 Jan-Aug], 1872 Aug 15
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 7
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:
1872 Aug 15
Letter signed Wm. H. Trigg [William H. Trigg], Wm. H. Trigg & Co, Boonville, Mo. to John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Mo. Contains information about Robert Wallace and his family. Trigg is not well enough acquainted with Wallace’s handwriting to make the required proof. [filed in 1872 Jan-Aug], 1872 Aug 19
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 7
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:
1872 Aug 19