Box 4
Container
Contains 524 Results:
Letter signed M.A. Lysaght, Saint Joseph, Mo., to Uncle [John F. Darby] and her cousins. Offers sympathy on Benjamin’s death. She received the news from cousin Frank Valle. Her health has been delicate. [filed in 1876 Jan-Apr], 1876 Jan 26
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
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:
1876 Jan 26
Obituary notice of Benjamin Wilkinson Darby in hand of John Darby, his father, signed “Amicus.” Benjamin W. Darby was born in St. Louis on April 21, 1850, and educated in St. Louis and Seton Hall College, New Jersey. He was a member of the Bank Clerks’ Association. He was a scholar and a gentleman. [filed in 1876 Jan-Apr], 1876 Feb 5
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
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:
1876 Feb 5
Letter signed M.A. Lysaght, Saint Joseph, Mo., to Uncle [John F. Darby]. Concerned that she has not heard from Darby or Julia for some time. She has been quite sick but is improving. [filed in 1876 Jan-Apr], 1876 Feb 7
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
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:
1876 Feb 7
Letter signed E. Hempstead, Chicago, to Col. E.H. Gratiot, St. Louis. News regarding various people. Note at bottom: “If you see Darby, will you ask him if it is advisable I should visit him.” [filed in 1876 Jan-Apr], 1876 Feb 16
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
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:
1876 Feb 16
Letter signed Eliza G. Post, Bridgeton, St. Louis Co., Mo., to J.F. Darby. Grateful for receiving her 24 dollars. Sympathy for loss of Benjamin. Hopes to see Darby once more. [filed in 1876 Jan-Apr], 1876 Feb 17
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
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:
1876 Feb 17
Letter signed J. Gillespie, Edwardsville, to John F. Darby. Recounts trial of Winchester, accused of murdering Smith in 1825 in Edwardsville. Trial held March 16-19, 1825, in Edwardsville. Smith was stabbed in the throat during an argument in Patterson’s hotel. [filed in 1876 Jan-Apr], 1876 Feb 23
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
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:
1876 Feb 23
Letter signed Missouri Lysaght, Saint Joseph, Mo., to Uncle [John F. Darby]. Inquires about Darby’s children. Various friends and/or relatives mentioned. Wishes she could live in St. Louis. Her son Tommie intends to become a priest. [filed in 1876 Jan-Apr], 1876 Feb 27
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
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:
1876 Feb 27
Letter signed Nathan Ranney, Montreal, Canada, to Jno. F. Darby [John F. Darby]. Received Darby’s letter in the Republican, and read it with great interest. Remembers various people, including Judge Grundy and Judge Galespie. “The Democrats of our state idolized Judge Grundy.” Regretted death of Darby’s son. “W.K. Rule was one of the old and honored merchants I traded with in 1819.” [filed in 1876 Jan-Apr] , 1876 Mar 1
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
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:
1876 Mar 1
Letter signed G.W. Goodlett, Windsor, Henry Co., Mo., to John F. Darby. Went as security for Darby’s son, Walter, for a suit of clothes to wear to his mother’s funeral. Walter has not paid and ignores Goodlett, who has been sued. Hopes Darby can make an arrangement to have it settled. [filed in 1876 Jan-Apr], 1876 Mar 3
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
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:
1876 Mar 3
Letter signed John B. Bowman, East St. Louis, Ill., to John F. Darby, St. Louis, Mo. Requests Darby’s assistance on real estate litigation of Bowman’s client, James Gallagher, with Francis Lavalle. Gives title history of the property involved. Discusses fees and expenses. [filed in 1876 Jan-Apr], 1876 Mar 12
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 11
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:
1876 Mar 12