Box 4
Container
Contains 524 Results:
Letter signed Chauncey I. Filley, St. Louis, to Hon. C.H. Branscomb, Jeff. City. Regarding Gov. [Reuben E.] Fenton’s endorsement of suffrage in New York. Filley believes many opponents of their party will vote for suffrage, and many of their party who have not overcome the prejudice will vote against it. [filed 1868 Jan-Feb], 1868 Jan 8
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 2
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:
1868 Jan 8
Letter signed Robt. H. Watt [Robert H. Watt], St. Louis, to C.H. Branscomb. Regarding distributing copies of enclosed article, “Evidence,” written last fall, among certain members to ameliorate the Republicans for the coming article. Marked “Private & destroy when read.” [filed 1868 Jan-Feb], 1868 Jan 8
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 2
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:
1868 Jan 8
Letter signed N.H. Parker, St. Louis, to C.H. Branscomb. Stresses the need for the creation of a state land office to promote Missouri to immigrants and others. [filed 1868 Jan-Feb], 1868 Jan 14
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 2
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:
1868 Jan 14
Letter signed C. Cochran Jr., Post Office Department, Contract Office, Inspection Division, Washington, to [Charles H.] Branscomb. Finds fault with Branscomb’s bill introduced to direct Fund Commissioners to pay all unpaid coupons which became due prior to January 1, 1861. That does not cover Cochran’s, which became due after that date. [filed 1868 Jan-Feb], 1868 Jan 16
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 2
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:
1868 Jan 16
Letter signed Brig. Genl F.L. Harris, Head Quarters, Military Division of the Missouri, Office Chief Commissary of Subsistence, St. Louis, Missouri, to C.H. Branscomb, Jefferson City, Mo. Regarding procuring list of those loyal during the war. [filed 1868 Jan-Feb], 1868 Jan 20
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 2
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:
1868 Jan 20
Letter signed L.C. Pearce, Marysville, Ky., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Requests interview for possible partnership in banking in St. Louis. [filed 1868 Jan-Feb], 1868 Jan 24
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 2
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:
1868 Jan 24
Letter signed H.B. O’Reilly, Westport, [Ireland], to [John F.] Darby. O’Reilly and Cas are (they suppose) under suspicion for they are not receiving their mail promptly. Mentions other conditions in Ireland. [filed 1868 Jan-Feb], 1868 Jan 25
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 2
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:
1868 Jan 25
Letter signed A. Dodge, Burlington, Iowa, to John F. Darby. Introduces N.E. Starke of New Orleans. He made the tour of Europe as Darby’s son, Caswell, is doing now. [filed 1868 Jan-Feb], 1868 Jan 31
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 2
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:
1868 Jan 31
Letter signed Thomas O’Neil, St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo., [to Branscomb?]. Regarding taxation for schools now introduced as an amendment to the constitution. If asylum were included it would be of great assistance to charitable institutions. [filed 1868 Jan-Feb], 1868 Jan 31
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 2
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:
1868 Jan 31
Petition signed J.R. Alexander & Co. et al, New York, holders of Missouri State bonds and coupons, for sale of Missouri Pacific Railroad bonds to increase surplus, etc. [filed 1868 Jan-Feb], 1868 Feb
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 2
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:
1868 Feb