Box 4
Container
Contains 524 Results:
Letter signed F.H. Carpenter, North Berwick, Me., to J.F. Darby, Saint Louis, Mo. Regarding his ill health. There has been no recent news from the expedition. [filed in 1873 Jan-Sept], 1873 July 17
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 July 17
Letter signed E. Leitsendorfer [Eugene Leitsendorfer], Pueblo, to John F. Darby. Regarding plans of scoundrel Captain Cregg concerning land grants and utilizing the land office. [filed in 1873 Jan-Sept], 1873 July 22
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 July 22
Letter signed M.A. Heermans, Richmond, Fort Bend Co., Texas, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby], St. Louis, Mo. Wants certain property sold, Darby to receive a share of proceeds; requests information. [filed in 1873 Jan-Sept], 1873 Aug 14
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 Aug 14
Letter signed W.F. Sanders, Helena, Montana, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. The Historical Society of Montana is interested in expeditions from St. Louis to the upper Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers since 1795. Request Darby’s assistance in communicating with the Historical Society in Missouri regarding its collections. The Montana Society especially desires the reminiscences of survivors of expeditions from 1820-1840. [filed in 1873 Jan-Sept], 1873 Aug 16
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 Aug 16
Note in John F. Darby’s hand regarding Captain Thomas Dennis. Dennis went to California in 1852 or 1854, and owned three shares of the Boatmens Savings Institution. [filed in 1873 Jan-Sept], 1873 Aug 28
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 Aug 28
Letter signed John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Missouri, to Geo. W. Dent [George W. Dent], San Francisco, Cal. Inquires regrding Thomas Dennis, who moved from St. Louis to California. Includes reply, September 5, 1873, from Dent regarding death of Dennis and surviving children. [filed in 1873 Jan-Sept], 1873 Aug 28
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 Aug 28
Letter signed H.D. Bacon, San Francisco, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Regarding Capt. Dennis’ death and survivors. [filed in 1873 Jan-Sept], 1873 Sept 9
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 Sept 9
Letter signed T.H. Becker, Central City, Colorado, to J.F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Thanks Darby for offer on behalf of Becker’s son, Henry. Henry is idle, staying at boarding house in Washington Avenue. Becker erred by sending Henry to school in New York City; he tried to get Henry started in a job in St. Louis, but Henry spent most of his time with dance hall girls and became ill. Becker would send $40 per month for Henry’s support. [filed in 1873 Jan-Sept], 1873 Sept 16
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 Sept 16
Letter signed Geo. S. Simpson [George S. Simpson], Trinidad, C.T., to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Regarding deeds sent by Darby, which were received and recorded. [filed in 1873 Jan-Sept], 1873 Sept 17
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 Sept 17
Letter signed Geo. W. Dent [George W. Dent], San Francisco, Cal., to [John F.] Darby. Regarding Lane family and James Lane. Dent was the oldest American-born person in St. Louis at one time. Recalls hanging and burning of African Americans, the only dark spot in history of St. Louis. [filed in 1873 Jan-Sept], 1873 Sept 19
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 Sept 19