Box 4
Container
Contains 524 Results:
Letter signed Mrs. E.A. Cobeen, Grimes County, Texas to J.F. Darby. Regarding Mrs. Heerman’s suit and property. Mrs. Cobeen has an equal interest in this property. She thought Darby had brought the suit for her as well. [filed in 1872 Sept-Dec], 1872 Nov 9
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 Nov 9
Letter signed C.D. Drake, Washington, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. As a former Senator, Drake cannot assist Darby with respect to a pension matter. Drake will transmit Darby’s letter to the Court of Pensions. [filed in 1872 Sept-Dec], 1872 Nov 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 Nov 15
Copy of letter of Capt. F. Carpenter, Wilmington, Delaware, to J.F. Darby, Saint Louis, Mo. (in Darby’s hand). Reports on activities off Norfolk, Va., including dragging irons along sea bottom for some time. After something caught, two divers tried going down but could not get deep enough. Some letters to Darby apparently did not reach him. [filed in 1872 Sept-Dec], 1872 Nov 24
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 Nov 24
Letter signed Geo. N. Thompson [George N. Thompson], Leasburg, Caswell Co., North Carolina, to J.F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Congratulates Darby on success in suit of Cabanne heirs. No case involving so great an amount has been before the courts in a life time, nor is one likely to occur since the establishment of the new regime adopted by a few carpetbag lawyers since the surrender. Samuel Johnston, age 81, is visiting and asks to be remembered to Darby and his family. [filed in 1872 Sept-Dec], 1872 Dec 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 Dec 2
Letter signed N.M. Roan, Yanceyville N.C., to J.F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Congratulates Darby on recent success; discusses bad effect of War on Roan’s finances. He and others were arrested and held without charge for weeks to prevent influence on elections. [filed in 1872 Sept-Dec], 1872 Dec 12
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 Dec 12
Letter signed Eliza G. Post, Bridgeton, St. Louis Co., Mo., to J.F. Darby. Congratulates Darby on recent success. Mrs. Post enjoyed a recent visit from Mrs. Darby. She encloses a check for $24, which she asks Darby to please collect and enclose to her. [filed in 1872 Sept-Dec], 1872 Dec 16
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 Dec 16
Letter signed Aron Phillipson, Edwards, [Mississippi], to John F. Darby. Informing Darby that his old servant is alive and doing pretty well. [filed in 1872 Sept-Dec], 1872 Dec 28
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 Dec 28
Letter signed W.O. Lofland, Memphis, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Regarding Darby’s terms for bringing suit for recovery of Mrs. Gaines’ property in Missouri, on contingency. She had hoped to realize [money] from the New Orleans interest but the political difficulties there delayed the courts. [filed in 1873 Jan-Sept] , 1873 Jan 15
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 8
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:
1873 Jan 15
Letter signed George S. Simpson, Trinidad, C. Terr. [Colorado], to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Regarding Mexican land grants involving St. Vrain and Vigil, which have been affected by U.S. Congress. [filed in 1874 Jan-Aug], 1874 June 23
Item — Box: 4, 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:
1874 June 23
Letter signed L.U. Reavis, St. Louis, Mo., to [John F.] Darby. Sends chapter on history of St. Louis from his book. Asks Darby to work and enlarge it and make it better than it is. [filed in 1874 Jan-Aug], 1874 June 29
Item — Box: 4, 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:
1874 June 29