Box 4
Container
Contains 524 Results:
Letter signed D. Andrews, Boonville, Mo., to J.F. Darby. Contains information about Robert Wallace and his family. Andrew would not know Wallace’s handwriting. [filed in 1872 Jan-Aug], 1872 Aug 20
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 20
Letter signed R.V. Harney, Ridge Prairie, to John F. Darby. Contains information about Robert Wallace and family. Harney thinks he knows Wallace’s handwriting. [filed in 1872 Jan-Aug], 1872 Aug 27
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 27
Letter signed George Mackay, 58 Broadway, N.Y., to [John F.] Darby. Mackay will lose his half of the lands he holds with Gitt in Missouri and Arkansas unless he redeems them from taxes. Gitt is unresponsive. He has no heart or gratitude. [filed in 1872 Jan-Aug], 1872 Aug 29
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 29
Copy of letter signed John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Missouri, to Henry L. Patterson, Esq., St. Louis, Mo. Darby is handing Patterson a bill for $500 against James H. Lucas for Darby’s services in case of Wm. W. Gitt’s claim to one-half of his farm. [filed in 1872 Jan-Aug], 1872 Aug 31
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 31
Copy of letter signed John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Missouri, to W.O. Lofland, Esq., Memphis, Tennessee. Regarding land claims of Mrs. Myra Clark Gaines. Before long her whole claims will be barred by the statute of limitations. Darby is willing to prosecute her claims for a contingent fee, and requests Lafland write to him about her terms. [filed in 1872 Sept-Dec], 1872 Sept 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 Sept 2
Letter signed F.J. Smith, Sulphur Springs, Jefferson Co., Mo., to J.F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Includes information about Star Spaulding. He died in St. Louis in 1864 or 1865. He was employed for a long time at the Pacific R.R. Depot. [filed in 1872 Sept-Dec], 1872 Sept 3
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 Sept 3
Letter signed W.O. Lofland, Memphis, to J.F. Darby, St. Louis. Regarding Mrs. Gaines’ properties. [filed in 1872 Sept-Dec], 1872 Sept 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 Sept 5
Letter signed Eliza G. Post, Bridgeton, St. Louis Co., Mo. to J.F. Darby. Encloses check for $24. She is expecting a visit from Mrs. Darby and her three daughters. Mentions that Mr. James Long died August 23, aged 82 years and 10 months. [filed in 1872 Sept-Dec], 1872 Sept 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 Sept 19
Letter signed F.H. Carpenter, Memphis, Tenn., to J.F. Darby. Regarding Carpenter’s boat journey from St. Louis to Memphis en route to New Orleans. Carpenter shot geese, killed two with one shot. Mentions business. Stresses importance of confidentiality. [filed in 1872 Sept-Dec], 1872 Oct 8
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 Oct 8
Copy of letter signed John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri, to George Shepley, Portland, Maine. Inquires about standing, character and position, and pecuniary means of Frederick H. Carpenter. Does he make his home in Portland? [filed in 1872 Sept-Dec], 1872 Oct 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 Oct 17