Box 4
Container
Contains 524 Results:
Invitation of Stilson Hutchins, J.L.D. Morrison, and H.S. Patterson, St. Louis, to John F. Darby. Invites Darby to banquet honoring Senator Bogy at Southern Hotel, July 16. [filed in 1874 Jan-Aug], 1874 July 1
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 July 1
Copy of letter signed John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri, to Josiah Thornburg, Clerk of the Supreme Court of the State of Missouri. Concerning charges in case of Timothy O’Connor vs Henry Koch. $15 costs reimbursement due to Darby in a case was actually paid to someone named Dooley. [filed in 1874 Jan-Aug], 1874 Aug 3
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 Aug 3
Letter signed Mary Carlin, 61 East 9th St., New York City, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Regarding her bad circumstances. She will come to St. Louis to try to get her claim against the estate. Hopes she can assist Darby. [filed in 1874 Jan-Aug], 1874 Aug 14
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 Aug 14
Letter signed Michael Boyce, Urbana, Ohio, to M.P. Sanguinet, St. Louis, Mo.. Regarding Michael Boyce’s dealings with Judge Boyce and Robert McDowell about drafts. [filed in 1874 Jan-Aug], 1874 Aug 18
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 Aug 18
Letter signed M. Carlin, 61 East 9th St., New York City, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Thinks she will go St. Louis about the first of September. [filed in 1874 Jan-Aug], 1874 Aug 20
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 Aug 20
Memo in hand of John F. Darby regarding dower claim of Elizabeth Chenet alias Lapoint or Poirier, widow of Francis Poirier. [filed in 1874 Sept-Dec], 1874 Sept 14
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 Sept 14
Letter signed Eliza G. Post, Bridgeton, St. Louis Co., Mo., to John F. Darby. Asks Darby to collect the enclosed pension check. [filed in 1874 Sept-Dec], 1874 Sept 17
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 Sept 17
Copy of letter signed John F. Darby, St. Louis, Missouri, to Montgomery Blair, Washington City. Outraged by unwarranted slurs and attacks of Mr. Wallace, reporter of decisions of U.S. Supreme Court, in statement of the case published in the 18th volume of Wallace’s reports, in case of Boatmen’s Savings Institution vs Tiffany trustee. Recounts Darby’s education, career, and friendships with various prominent figures, including Webster, Clay, Crittenden, Lincoln, Fillmore, and U.S. Grant. Recounts Darby’s former wealth and failure in business relating to Civil War, and his loss of $700,000. Account of transactions involved in the Supreme Court case involving Knox and Brotherton. Darby may wish to consult with Blair about Darby’s course of action to defend himself. Copy is followed by apparent draft of Darby’s letter. (2 items) [filed in 1874 Sept-Dec], 1874 Sept 22
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 Sept 22
Letter signed F.N. Ham, Edgard P.O., St. John Baptist, [Louisiana], to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Responds to Darby’s note regarding Morton Page property: is willing to assist, and asks for more particulars about property and suit. [filed in 1874 Sept-Dec], 1874 Oct 21
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 Oct 21
Letter signed T.H. Becker, Central City, Colorado, to J.F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. States that he received Darby’s reminiscences of the St. Louis University. Does not want his son Henry to work in a bank. Has heard that Capt. Baker’s family in South St. Louis has marriageable girls and have set snares for Henry. Becker has best mining property in Colorado. [filed in 1873 Oct-Dec], 1873 Oct 26
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 Oct 26