Box 4
Container
Contains 524 Results:
Letter signed Eliza G. Post, Bridgeton, St. Louis Co., Mo., to J.F. Darby. Sends check for collection. Thanks Darby for sending her “The history of the St. Louis University.” She does not expect to survive the next winter. [filed in 1873 Jan-Sept], 1873 Sept 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 Sept 26
Letter signed B.F. Hastings, San Francisco, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Information regarding Captain Dennis. [filed in 1873 Oct-Dec], 1873 Oct 8
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 8
Letter signed James F. Brooks, Jackson, Mo., to John F. Darby, Saint Louis, Mo. Brooks has examined records regarding deed from widow of Wm. Howard to Richard P. Howard; did not find such a deed; gives detailed information about various Howards and dispositions of their properties; charge for his search, $3.00. [filed in 1873 Oct-Dec], 1873 Oct 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 Oct 14
Letter signed H.L Patterson. Regarding his case before Probate Court to resume tomorrow. Jewett is trying to show that the Rector deed is forgery. Patterson disagrees, and would like Darby to see the deed. [filed in 1874 Sept-Dec], 1874 Oct 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 Oct 22
Letter signed E.C. Tillman, St. Louis, to John F. Darby. Regrets that the names were not published in the daily papers together with the resolutions and speeches. Darby was appointed to present the resolutions to the Missouri Supreme Court. [filed in 1874 Sept-Dec], 1874 Oct 26
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 26
Letter signed Jacob Thompson, Memphis, Tenn., to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Introduces Thomas Ruffin Roulhac, Greensboro Ala., an attorney who desires to move to St. Louis. Asks Darby if he would like a partner to take the heavy work off his hands. [filed in 1874 Sept-Dec], 1874 Nov 6
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 Nov 6
Letter signed F.N. Ham, St. John Baptist, to John F. Darby, St. Louis. Morton never mentioned conveying the property in question to Page in trust. Ham’s finances are low. Business in New Orleans is dull, and state has suffered from Republican form of government as ruled by Gov. Kellogg. [filed in 1874 Sept-Dec], 1874 Nov 8
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 Nov 8
Letter signed J. Houghton, Las Vegas, New Mexico, to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. In 1848 as Public Administrator, Darby took charge of the effects of Francisco Robledo of New Mexico, who committed suicide on the Missouri River, including a paymaster’s draft for $5750 and papers relating to a claim against the government for grain destroyed in N.M. during the Taos insurrection of 1847. Houghton believes nothing was done with the claim, and inquires how to get the original papers for the widow and sons. [filed in 1874 Sept-Dec], 1874 Nov 12
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 Nov 12
Letter signed Montgomery Blair, Washington, [to John F. Darby]. Has received Darby’s long letter postmarked the 13th. Has known Darby a very long time, and is familiar with his character. Does not know what to advise Darby to do. Is sure the court will be disposed to correct the statements as to Darby. Will do anything Darby requests, and will accept no fee. [filed in 1874 Sept-Dec], 1874 Nov 15
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 Nov 15
Letter signed Montgomery Blair, Washington, [to John F. Darby]. Discusses Wallace the Reporter and his family. Wallace is regarded as weak but Blair feels he has no malice. Blair will present the situation to the Court whenever Darby is ready to act. [filed in 1874 Sept-Dec], 1874 Nov 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 Nov 20